MASSACHUSETTS FUNERAL DIRECTOR
JURISPRUDENCE STATE EXAM (ACTUAL)
How long is a funeral home responsible to hold onto cremains, before action is
taken - ANSWERS-10 months
If a type 3 funeral director does not own or owns less than 10% ownership what
happens to his license? - ANSWERS-its reduced to a type 6
Can a funeral home charge extra for prepping a post or organ donation? -
ANSWERS-No
Who is responsible for an apprentices actions in his line of duty? - ANSWERS-type
3 sponsor
Who can be a majority owner of a funeral home? - ANSWERS-the type 3 who hold
majority of shares
Who can complete a death certificate? - ANSWERS-FD, M/E, B of H
Where must a Funeral Trust Account be established? - ANSWERS-Federal or state
banking institution having trust powers or trust company located Ma.
,can a preneed contract be amended - ANSWERS-anytime prior to death of
benificiary
can amend a preneed contract which is irrevocable to revocable - ANSWERS-No,
unless by court order
what must be done to transfer a preneed contract from the primary funeral home
to another FH - ANSWERS-you must receive written authorization from purchaser
Upon the purchase of a preneed contract, written conformation must be given to
the purchaser within how many days - ANSWERS-no later than 30 days
What is the minimal size of a prep room? - ANSWERS-12 x 14
What is the minimal size of a funeral home chapel? - ANSWERS-300 sq ft
What type of flooring is required in a prep rm? - ANSWERS-tile or cement
What are the minimum requirements in a prep rm - ANSWERS-Flush rim sink,
floor drain, backflow preventer
Besides a FD and embalmer, who are allowed in the prep room? - ANSWERS-Mort
student, immediate family, public official
, How long is the cooling off period? - ANSWERS-10 day
If a goods and service are selected at pre-need and not available at death what
happens? - ANSWERS-NOK can select the goods and services of fair market value
of equal or greater value.
The obligation to locate a trust beneficiary? - ANSWERS-funeral establishment
Paid to an insurance company for the purchase of a pre-need insurance policy or
annuity pursuant to 239 CMR 4.10 not later - ANSWERS-than five (5) business
days after the expiration of the "cooling-off" period
You have the right to buy separate goods (such as caskets) and services (such as
embalming or a memorial service). You do not have to accept a package that may
include items you do not want. - ANSWERS-True
Funeral directors must give you price information on the telephone if you ask for
it. You don't have to give them your name, address, or telephone number first.
Although they are not required to do so, many funeral homes mail their price lists,
and some post them online. - ANSWERS-True
The funeral home must give you a General Price List (GPL) that is yours to keep. It
lists all the items and services the home offers, and the cost of each one. -
ANSWERS-True
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