Funeral Home Directing 1 (AAMI)
Comprehensive Review UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Pre-need Funeral Arrangements - CORRECT ANSWER - Arrangements which are made
prior to need; no one has died.
At-need Funeral Arrangements - CORRECT ANSWER - Arrangements made at the time
of need; a death has occurred.
Post-need Services - CORRECT ANSWER - Services provided by the funeral service
organization that occur after final disposition, sometimes called after care or follow-up services;
are often psychological or commercial.
Death - CORRECT ANSWER - The cessation of all physical life characterized by the
absence of metabolism and a total lack of irritability.
Prelude - CORRECT ANSWER - Music that occurs before the funeral service begins.
Postlude - CORRECT ANSWER - Music that occurs after the funeral service has ended.
Processional - CORRECT ANSWER - Brings the family into the house of worship.
Recessional - CORRECT ANSWER - Marks the departure of the family from the house of
worship.
Cultural universal - CORRECT ANSWER - This concept maintains that there are certain
aspects to death that are common to all cultures.
,Aspects of Cultural Universal - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Announcement of the death
2. Care for the deceased person
3. Some form of ceremony (memorialization)
4. An acceptable method of disposal
Obituary - CORRECT ANSWER - Highlights the deceased's contribution to the
community as well as the personal family loss; we help the family compose this.
Religious Purpose - CORRECT ANSWER - Affirmation of faith; a system of beliefs.
System of beliefs are composed of - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Ritual actions
2. Overt conduct
3. Sacred scriptures
4. Sacred tradition
Philosophical Purpose - CORRECT ANSWER - To provide a focal point for giving
meaning to life and to death; analytical response.
Sociological Purpose - CORRECT ANSWER - The funeral as a social institution is an
outgrowth of religion. Social needs are met by a disposal of the body, affirming the dignity of the
deceased in the community, and allowing for the community expression of concern for the
bereaved family.
Psychological Purpose - CORRECT ANSWER - The bereaved family can better adjust to
life by having a funeral service for the deceased.
Individual needs of the family are met in which ways? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Normal expression of emotion through crying
2. Freedom to verbalize feelings
,3. Support is provided by friends and family
4. Emphasizes the reality of death
5. Cermony provides spiritual support
6. Comfort is provided by the beauty of the funeral
7. Allows for self-denial as an expression of guilt.
8. Viewing the deceased establishes the reality of death.
Transference - CORRECT ANSWER - A displacement of feelings.
Phrases to avoid when addressing the family of the deceased - CORRECT ANSWER -
Good Morning, good afternoon, good evening
What information should be obtained on notification of death - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Name of the deceased
2. Location of the deceased
3. Name, telephone number and relationship or authority of the person calling
4. Name of attending physician
5. Has the physician or coroner or medical examiner been notified?
Coroner - CORRECT ANSWER - An elected public official who investigates questionable
and unattended deaths. May or may not be a medical doctor. When not a medical doctor they
must work in collaboration with an MD to certify the cause of death.
Medical Examiner - CORRECT ANSWER - A forensically trained physician who
investigates questionable and unattended deaths; always an MD.
A home or residential transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - Takes place at the private
residence of the deceased.
, An institutional transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - Takes place at an institution such as a
hospital, nursing home, hospice, or morgue.
Equipment used for transfer of deceased (removal) Adult - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Mortuary/Ambulance cot
2. Collapsible or flexible stretcher
3. Sheets and cot cover
4. Pillow or head block
5. Rubber or plastic sheeting
6. Towels
7. Zippered mortuary body bag or disaster pouch
8. Straps
9. Protective clothing
10. Sanitary excessories
Equipment used for transfer of deceased (removal) Infant - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Baby blanket
2. Bassinet or infant carrier
3. Small rubber or plastic sheet
Notification of death - CORRECT ANSWER - First call
Officiant - CORRECT ANSWER - Clergyperson
What are some other important questions to ask during the initial notification of death? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1. What is the age of the deceased?
2. What is the approximate height and weight of the deceased?
3. What will be the method of final disposition?
4. Do we have permission to embalm?
Comprehensive Review UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Pre-need Funeral Arrangements - CORRECT ANSWER - Arrangements which are made
prior to need; no one has died.
At-need Funeral Arrangements - CORRECT ANSWER - Arrangements made at the time
of need; a death has occurred.
Post-need Services - CORRECT ANSWER - Services provided by the funeral service
organization that occur after final disposition, sometimes called after care or follow-up services;
are often psychological or commercial.
Death - CORRECT ANSWER - The cessation of all physical life characterized by the
absence of metabolism and a total lack of irritability.
Prelude - CORRECT ANSWER - Music that occurs before the funeral service begins.
Postlude - CORRECT ANSWER - Music that occurs after the funeral service has ended.
Processional - CORRECT ANSWER - Brings the family into the house of worship.
Recessional - CORRECT ANSWER - Marks the departure of the family from the house of
worship.
Cultural universal - CORRECT ANSWER - This concept maintains that there are certain
aspects to death that are common to all cultures.
,Aspects of Cultural Universal - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Announcement of the death
2. Care for the deceased person
3. Some form of ceremony (memorialization)
4. An acceptable method of disposal
Obituary - CORRECT ANSWER - Highlights the deceased's contribution to the
community as well as the personal family loss; we help the family compose this.
Religious Purpose - CORRECT ANSWER - Affirmation of faith; a system of beliefs.
System of beliefs are composed of - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Ritual actions
2. Overt conduct
3. Sacred scriptures
4. Sacred tradition
Philosophical Purpose - CORRECT ANSWER - To provide a focal point for giving
meaning to life and to death; analytical response.
Sociological Purpose - CORRECT ANSWER - The funeral as a social institution is an
outgrowth of religion. Social needs are met by a disposal of the body, affirming the dignity of the
deceased in the community, and allowing for the community expression of concern for the
bereaved family.
Psychological Purpose - CORRECT ANSWER - The bereaved family can better adjust to
life by having a funeral service for the deceased.
Individual needs of the family are met in which ways? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Normal expression of emotion through crying
2. Freedom to verbalize feelings
,3. Support is provided by friends and family
4. Emphasizes the reality of death
5. Cermony provides spiritual support
6. Comfort is provided by the beauty of the funeral
7. Allows for self-denial as an expression of guilt.
8. Viewing the deceased establishes the reality of death.
Transference - CORRECT ANSWER - A displacement of feelings.
Phrases to avoid when addressing the family of the deceased - CORRECT ANSWER -
Good Morning, good afternoon, good evening
What information should be obtained on notification of death - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Name of the deceased
2. Location of the deceased
3. Name, telephone number and relationship or authority of the person calling
4. Name of attending physician
5. Has the physician or coroner or medical examiner been notified?
Coroner - CORRECT ANSWER - An elected public official who investigates questionable
and unattended deaths. May or may not be a medical doctor. When not a medical doctor they
must work in collaboration with an MD to certify the cause of death.
Medical Examiner - CORRECT ANSWER - A forensically trained physician who
investigates questionable and unattended deaths; always an MD.
A home or residential transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - Takes place at the private
residence of the deceased.
, An institutional transfer - CORRECT ANSWER - Takes place at an institution such as a
hospital, nursing home, hospice, or morgue.
Equipment used for transfer of deceased (removal) Adult - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Mortuary/Ambulance cot
2. Collapsible or flexible stretcher
3. Sheets and cot cover
4. Pillow or head block
5. Rubber or plastic sheeting
6. Towels
7. Zippered mortuary body bag or disaster pouch
8. Straps
9. Protective clothing
10. Sanitary excessories
Equipment used for transfer of deceased (removal) Infant - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Baby blanket
2. Bassinet or infant carrier
3. Small rubber or plastic sheet
Notification of death - CORRECT ANSWER - First call
Officiant - CORRECT ANSWER - Clergyperson
What are some other important questions to ask during the initial notification of death? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1. What is the age of the deceased?
2. What is the approximate height and weight of the deceased?
3. What will be the method of final disposition?
4. Do we have permission to embalm?
