PA Funeral Law Exam Questions with Correct Answers

Student Trainee - Answer-* 2 years of college/liberal arts (or integrated course of study) *accepted for matriculation at a mortuary college or university Resident Intern - Answer-training in a funeral establishment in the Commonwealth under the supervision of a qualified preceptor Preceptor - Answer-licensed and qualified funeral director in good standing with the Board may supervise 1 intern for every 35 funerals completed in the year before the request. By accepting position a FD is required to fulfill duties set out by board, otherwise may result in suspension or revocation of license Restriction of Intern - Answer-may not have other employment or attend school that interferes with training Preceptor Instruction - Answer-*Laws of the Commonwealth pertaining to the profession *The complete theory of FD services: Initial call details embalming cosmetizing of bodies dressing of bodies directing funerals selling of funeral service merchandise recordkeeping purchasing of necessary supplies preparing death certificates and documents preparing applications for certain death benefits follow up with family counseling of family instruction in prepaid burial accounts professional responsibilities Notification of discontinuance - Answer-FD and intern must notify board of discontinuance Interruption of internship for 30 days or more will require resident intern training to begin anew