The Funeral
Define: Contemporary funeral rite
Funeral observances that reflect present day (modern) influences in lieu of (or in addition
to or as a part of) the traditional ceremonies
Define "Preneed" / Pre-arrangement where can the CA definition be found?
Funeral arrangements made in advance of need
Klicker page 143
CA LAW Code of REgulation CCR 1277:
"Preneed arrangement," "preneed agreement" or "preneed" is written instruction regarding goods or services or both goods and services for final disposition of human remains when the goods or services are not provided until the time of death, and may be either unfunded or paid for in advance of need.
Offering of services, literature, or emotional support to the bereaved after the funeral is over to help client families adjust to their loss is defined as what term?
Aftercare
What are some "Steps and Measures" to ensure minimal shifting or moving of remains during transport and protect the casket cap
lowering bed of casket
secure remains with ties in casket or in combination tray
placing box or packaging material at foot end of casket
Put the cap of the key mechanism in an envelope
What is the value of Pre-need for the Funeral Home and for the Client?
"Locks-In" Ensures/ Increases future business
Helps consumer fulfill their wishes
When consumers pay ahead of time, accounts receivables decrease
Lessens anxiety and eases the at-need funeral arrangement conference
Can be like "word of mouth Advertisement
For the consumer - provides time to compare funeral homes (location & prices)
See pages 144-145 in Klicker
The historical term for funeral procession.
Cortege
Define Irrevocable Trust
Contract cannot be terminated or cancelled
Define Funeralis
The word "funeral " comes from the Latin word Funeralis meaning Torch Light Procession
True or False Human remains can be shipped un-embalmed? How do you know?
True
Because that is what a Ziegler case is for and the Overseas Shipping Container
Describe the History of Pre-need
Did your answer cover the points of:
The Romans & burial clubs (2000 years ago...)
The Middle Ages & Guilds (400 - 1500s approx)
The Mid 19th century Burial societies and London England
US 1800s
US Civil War
Associations and Insurance
See Kilicker pages 143-144
What term defines: A chamber in a mausoleum, of sufficient size, generally used to contain the casketed remains of a
deceased person
Crypt
Which type of Preneed qualifies for the assistance of Medicaid?
The money set aside in an irrevocable pre-need arrangement isn’t considered an asset when deciding Medicaid eligibility and this proves beneficial to you the client.
Funeral Rite Versus Ritual can you define all terms?
Funeral rites = any funeral event performed
Rite = A ceremonial or formal, solemn act, observance or procedure in accordance with prescribed rule or
custom, as in religious us
Ritual = A set form or systems of rites, religious or otherwise; the observance of sets forms or rites, as in public worship
True or False
A concern when shipping human remains is mold and there are precautions that an embalmer can take to limit/ minimize
True
Chemicals that are disinfectants or mold inhibitors can be used by the embalmer
How do funeral homes design pre-need? Skills needed?
Passive
Active
Do-it yourself
See Klicker 151-153
What term defines: a commemorative inscription on a tomb or cemetery marker
Epitaph
A container which is leak resistant, wood based with a heavy card board lid and straps to secure human remains for forwarding/transferring defines what term?
Combination Tray
How is Funeral Goods defined in the Funeral Rule definition list (CFR Title 16 part 453)?
Funeral goods. “Funeral goods” are the goods which are sold or offered for sale directly to the public for use in connection with funeral services.
What are the TSA requirements for the container / urn when traveling with Cremated Remains that have the necessary Burial Transportation Permit.
Container is Made of:
Plastic or
Wood or
Does not give off an opaque image
CA State Law explains that preneed funds must be invested how? How is a preneed Funded?
See CCR 1264 Article 8
Allowable Investment of Preneed Funds
Trust, Bonds, Certificates of Deposit
See also Klicker page 155-157
What is the term for: placing cremains in an urn or placing cremated remains in a niche or grave
Inurnment
Define Cremation from the Funeral Rule CFR Title 16 Part 453 & Kilcker page 253 in your vocabulary list
Funeral Rule: “Cremation” is a heating process which incinerates human remains
Klicker:
The process of reducing a dead human body to bone fragments using flames and extreme heat
Use the terms
Funeral Coach /"Coach" /"Hearse" in a sentence with
Funeral, Funeral Procession and Funeral Service :)
Funeral coach (Hearse) – specialty vehicle designed to transfer casketed remains
Example : Today I went to work a funeral and I drove the funeral coach in a funeral procession for this funeral service that had a lovely wooden casket which was heavy, but I survived and so did my pallbearers :)
Define Common Carrier
Any carrier required by law to convey passengers or freight without refusal if the approved
fare or charge is paid (airline, train, etc.).
Who makes more pre-needs? Men or Women?
Women :)
See Klick page 156