MORTUARY LAW MIDTERM STUDY
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ FOR 2026-
2027 ASSURED EXCEL!!
sources of Mortuary Law - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. state laws & regulations
2. case law
3. common law
4. federal law
state laws & regulations - CORRECT ANSWERS-are the principal regulators of the funeral
profession
police power - CORRECT ANSWERS-empowers the state legislature to enact laws for the
protection of the general welfare, health, and safety.
police power includes - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. restrict individuals from exercising certain
activities in order to promote the common good
2. require certain licenses and standards for profession occupations
3. establish zoning & business regulations to control the location & operation of certain
activities
the State Board of Funeral & Cemetery Service - CORRECT ANSWERS-administrative Board that
oversees funeral service in Indiana
State legislature also has authority under police power to - CORRECT ANSWERS-establish
boards & commissions to oversee the daily adminstration of the laws relative to that particular
board
, the State Board of Funeral & Cemetery Service - CORRECT ANSWERS-this board has authority to
enact administrative rules & regulations concerning the licensing of Funeral Directors, Funeral
Homes, and Cemeteries.
Case Law definition - CORRECT ANSWERS-generally a compilation if cases that have interpreted
statutes & regulations enacted under the Police Power to determine if the statute or regulation
is constitutional-meaning within the scope of the Police Power
Common Law definition - CORRECT ANSWERS-generally a compilation of principles that are
considered law because courts decided & enforced these principles prior to similar statutes or
regulations being enacted.
Right to disposition of the dead - CORRECT ANSWERS-roots in common law, courts decided who
had the right to disposition. Now, these principles have been adopted into the state statues &
regulations.
doctrine of stare decisis - CORRECT ANSWERS-principle established after a particular issue is
resolved by a court sayinh that decision will control future decisions by that court or lower
courts
courts of equity - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. has authority to settle controversies concerning dead
bodies
2. has authority to issue injunctions & other mandatory directions which parties must follow
Common Law - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. great body of unwritten law
2.consists of maxims, principles, & judicial decisions passed down
3. roots in English/colonial law
4. provides principles that govern our basic rights as members of society
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ FOR 2026-
2027 ASSURED EXCEL!!
sources of Mortuary Law - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. state laws & regulations
2. case law
3. common law
4. federal law
state laws & regulations - CORRECT ANSWERS-are the principal regulators of the funeral
profession
police power - CORRECT ANSWERS-empowers the state legislature to enact laws for the
protection of the general welfare, health, and safety.
police power includes - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. restrict individuals from exercising certain
activities in order to promote the common good
2. require certain licenses and standards for profession occupations
3. establish zoning & business regulations to control the location & operation of certain
activities
the State Board of Funeral & Cemetery Service - CORRECT ANSWERS-administrative Board that
oversees funeral service in Indiana
State legislature also has authority under police power to - CORRECT ANSWERS-establish
boards & commissions to oversee the daily adminstration of the laws relative to that particular
board
, the State Board of Funeral & Cemetery Service - CORRECT ANSWERS-this board has authority to
enact administrative rules & regulations concerning the licensing of Funeral Directors, Funeral
Homes, and Cemeteries.
Case Law definition - CORRECT ANSWERS-generally a compilation if cases that have interpreted
statutes & regulations enacted under the Police Power to determine if the statute or regulation
is constitutional-meaning within the scope of the Police Power
Common Law definition - CORRECT ANSWERS-generally a compilation of principles that are
considered law because courts decided & enforced these principles prior to similar statutes or
regulations being enacted.
Right to disposition of the dead - CORRECT ANSWERS-roots in common law, courts decided who
had the right to disposition. Now, these principles have been adopted into the state statues &
regulations.
doctrine of stare decisis - CORRECT ANSWERS-principle established after a particular issue is
resolved by a court sayinh that decision will control future decisions by that court or lower
courts
courts of equity - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. has authority to settle controversies concerning dead
bodies
2. has authority to issue injunctions & other mandatory directions which parties must follow
Common Law - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. great body of unwritten law
2.consists of maxims, principles, & judicial decisions passed down
3. roots in English/colonial law
4. provides principles that govern our basic rights as members of society
