Introduction to Mortuary Science UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Adaptive (non-traditional) funeral rite - CORRECT ANSWER - a funeral rite that is
adjusted to the needs and wants of those directly involved; one which has been altered to suit the
trends of the times
Agent Driver - CORRECT ANSWER - A driver under the direction and control of the
funeral establishment which is liable for the driver's negligent actions
Alternative containers - CORRECT ANSWER - an unfinished wood box or other
nonmetal receptacle or enclosure, without ornamentation or a fixed interior lining, which is
designed for the encasement of human remains and which is made of fiberboard, pressed-wood,
composition materials (with or without an outside covering) or like materials
Arrangement conference - CORRECT ANSWER - the meeting between the funeral
director and the client family during which funeral arrangements are discussed
Artificial grass - CORRECT ANSWER - imitation grass made in mat form and used in the
cemetery to cover the earth around the grave
Apostille - CORRECT ANSWER - certification/legalization of a document for
international use (under terms of the 1961 Hague Convention)
At-need - CORRECT ANSWER - a death has occurred and the funeral director is
counseling with the family as they select the services and items of merchandise in completing
arrangements for the funeral service of their choice
At-need counseling - CORRECT ANSWER - discussions between the funeral director and
the family (next of kin), etc., regarding arrangements, services, and items of merchandise
necessary for the funeral service of their choice when a death has occurred
, Bronze - CORRECT ANSWER - a metal alloy consisting of 88% copper with tin and
sometimes zinc comprising the other 12%
Burial/inhumement/interment - CORRECT ANSWER - the act of placing the dead human
body in the ground
Burial casket - CORRECT ANSWER - a casket which is sold for the purpose of interring
or entombing with the dead human remains
Burial-transit permit/disposition permit - CORRECT ANSWER - a legal document issued
by a governmental agency, authorizing transportation and/or disposition of a dead human body
Calling hours/visitation/visiting hours - CORRECT ANSWER - time set aside for friends
and relatives to pay respect for the deceased prior to the funeral service
Canopy/cemetery tent - CORRECT ANSWER - a portable shelter employed to cover the
grave area during the committal
Cash advance items - CORRECT ANSWER - any item of service or merchandise
described to a purchaser as a "cash advance," "accommodation," "cash disbursement," or similar
term. A cash advance item is also any item obtained from a third party and paid for by the funeral
provider on the purchaser's behalf. Cash advance items may include, but are not limited to,
cemetery and crematory services; pallbearers; public transportation; clergy honoraria; flowers;
musicians or singers; nurses; obituary notices; gratuities; and death certificates
Caskets - CORRECT ANSWER - a rigid container which is designed for the encasement
of human remains and which is usually constructed of wood, metal fiberglass, plastic, or like
material, and ornamented and lined with fabric
Casketbearer/pallbearer - CORRECT ANSWER - one who actively bears or carries the
casket during the funeral service and at the committal service
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Adaptive (non-traditional) funeral rite - CORRECT ANSWER - a funeral rite that is
adjusted to the needs and wants of those directly involved; one which has been altered to suit the
trends of the times
Agent Driver - CORRECT ANSWER - A driver under the direction and control of the
funeral establishment which is liable for the driver's negligent actions
Alternative containers - CORRECT ANSWER - an unfinished wood box or other
nonmetal receptacle or enclosure, without ornamentation or a fixed interior lining, which is
designed for the encasement of human remains and which is made of fiberboard, pressed-wood,
composition materials (with or without an outside covering) or like materials
Arrangement conference - CORRECT ANSWER - the meeting between the funeral
director and the client family during which funeral arrangements are discussed
Artificial grass - CORRECT ANSWER - imitation grass made in mat form and used in the
cemetery to cover the earth around the grave
Apostille - CORRECT ANSWER - certification/legalization of a document for
international use (under terms of the 1961 Hague Convention)
At-need - CORRECT ANSWER - a death has occurred and the funeral director is
counseling with the family as they select the services and items of merchandise in completing
arrangements for the funeral service of their choice
At-need counseling - CORRECT ANSWER - discussions between the funeral director and
the family (next of kin), etc., regarding arrangements, services, and items of merchandise
necessary for the funeral service of their choice when a death has occurred
, Bronze - CORRECT ANSWER - a metal alloy consisting of 88% copper with tin and
sometimes zinc comprising the other 12%
Burial/inhumement/interment - CORRECT ANSWER - the act of placing the dead human
body in the ground
Burial casket - CORRECT ANSWER - a casket which is sold for the purpose of interring
or entombing with the dead human remains
Burial-transit permit/disposition permit - CORRECT ANSWER - a legal document issued
by a governmental agency, authorizing transportation and/or disposition of a dead human body
Calling hours/visitation/visiting hours - CORRECT ANSWER - time set aside for friends
and relatives to pay respect for the deceased prior to the funeral service
Canopy/cemetery tent - CORRECT ANSWER - a portable shelter employed to cover the
grave area during the committal
Cash advance items - CORRECT ANSWER - any item of service or merchandise
described to a purchaser as a "cash advance," "accommodation," "cash disbursement," or similar
term. A cash advance item is also any item obtained from a third party and paid for by the funeral
provider on the purchaser's behalf. Cash advance items may include, but are not limited to,
cemetery and crematory services; pallbearers; public transportation; clergy honoraria; flowers;
musicians or singers; nurses; obituary notices; gratuities; and death certificates
Caskets - CORRECT ANSWER - a rigid container which is designed for the encasement
of human remains and which is usually constructed of wood, metal fiberglass, plastic, or like
material, and ornamented and lined with fabric
Casketbearer/pallbearer - CORRECT ANSWER - one who actively bears or carries the
casket during the funeral service and at the committal service
