2026/2027 Update) Questions &
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Description
This AAMI (American Academy McAllister Institute) Mortuary Law final
exam is a comprehensive assessment covering legal, ethical, and
regulatory aspects of the funeral profession, aligned with ABFSE
standards. It focuses on business law, bailments, contract law, and state-
specific regulations. Topics include the FTC Funeral Rule, bailment types
(Bailee/Bailor), property rights of dead bodies (Quasi-Property), and
torts.
Key Topics and Content Areas:
• Business Law and Contracts: Includes contractual capacity
(minors), void/voidable contracts, and breaches of contract.
• Mortuary Law Specifics: Legal definitions of a dead body (Quasi-
Property), right of disposition, liability for funeral expenses, and torts
related to funeral service (e.g., mutilation, defamation).
• Federal Regulations: Detailed knowledge of the FTC Funeral Rule,
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (express/implied warranties), and OSHA
compliance.
• Bailments: Understanding the standard of care for property in a
funeral home's possession (e.g., clothing, personal effects).
• Legal Procedures: Familiarity with administrative agencies, court
systems, and estate law regarding funeral bills.
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, Quiz_________________?
Funeral goods that are sold by the funeral home carry an
implied warranty of merchantability? -
Answer☑️
True
Quiz_________________?
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is a federal statute
which governs only express warranties? -
Answer☑️
False
Quiz_________________?
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is a federal statute
which governs both express and implied warranties? -
Answer☑️
True
Quiz_________________?
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act allows Funeral Homes
to disclaim warranties if the seller does it by using specific
language that is presented to consumers in a clear and
conspicuous manner? -
Answer☑️
True
2
, Quiz_________________?
Generally speaking Funeral Directors are not liable for
warranties made by manufacturers? -
Answer☑️
True
Quiz_________________?
The Magnuson-Moss Act requires that warranties must be
labeled 'full' or 'limited'? -
Answer☑️
True
Quiz_________________?
The Department of Administration is a division of
government that comes under the Chief Justice of the
Courts? -
Answer☑️
False
Quiz_________________?
The Trial Level in the Federal Court System is the Circuit
Court -
Answer☑️
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, False
Quiz_________________?
Administrative rules that are adopted by administrative
agencies have the same force and effect as statutes? -
Answer☑️
True
Quiz_________________?
Law that is primarily concerned with rules of conduct
involving financial transactions between individuals or legal
entities is called? -
Answer☑️
Business Law
Quiz_________________?
Warranties may cover all of the following except? -
Answer☑️
Embalming
Quiz_________________?
The authority a court has to hear cases is called its? -
Answer☑️
Jurisdiction
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