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Can you interfere with ceremonies, customs, religious rites or religion of any
people preparing human bodies for burial?
No, if without charge
Who prosecuted funeral law violations?
District attorney general
All receptacles and containers used for burial, entombment, or other final
disposition must bear in a conspicuous location on the outside?
What material it is made of
Anyone who doesn't mark receptacles/ containers for burial?
Fined no less than $100 nor more than $500 or imprisoned for no less than 10 days nor
more than 90 days per violation
Who governs all matter and procedures respecting the hearing and judicial
review of any contested case?
Uniform Administrative Procedures Act
What must any advertisement by a funeral director or embalmer have, for sale of
merchandise have?
Itemized listing of each and every item
,Failure to include itemized price listing in any advertisement?
Misrepresentation and fraud
Prior to utilizing a crematory a funeral director must?
Determine if the crematory is licensed in the state located
Obtain and maintain a copy of crematory's current license and inspection
Deliver a written disclosure to authoring agent(s)
What must a written disclosure include?
Include the name, number, and address of the crematory
Specific consent of authorizing agent(s) for use of the crematory
Signed and dated by the funeral director and authorizing agent(s)
Retained by the TN funeral director at a licensed TN funeral establishment (copy
provided to authorizing agent(s)
Funeral director is not liable for damages in a civil action for any error,
inaccuracy or omission of any information delivered pursuant to this section if?
The error, inaccuracy or omission was based upon information provided by public
agencies or by other individuals or entities providing information that is required
The funeral director was not grossly negligent in obtaining the information from a third
party and transmitting the information as required
It is an affirmative defense in any such civil action that the funeral director complied with
the requirements upon submitting to the court copies of the inspection results of the
crematory used by the funeral director that is subject of the civil action
Any vehicle that transports a dead human body from a funeral establishment to a
crematory must have?
,The crematory's current license displayed visibly from outside the vehicle (unless owned
by a funeral establishment)
What are the requirements to be on The Board?
Good moral character
Resident of the state
Appointed by the governor
How many members must be licensed funeral directors and embalmers?
4
How many members must be licensed funeral directors and/or embalmers for 5
years minimum?
2
How many members are submitted by the TN Funeral Directors Association and
the TN State Funeral Directors and Morticians Association?
2 (1 from each)
How many members are lay members meaning they have nothing to do with
funeral service?
1
How many members are from each grand division?
2 but no more than 3 members
What other considerations make up The Board?
The governor strives for one member over 60 and one racial minority
When are new members appointed to The Board?
January 1st of each year
, How long is a term on The Board?
4 years or until a successor is appointed
How many members are encouraged to retire from the board each year, thereby
creating a rotating board?
At least one
How long must members of The Board wait to be reappointed?
1 term
What oath must members of The Board take?
The same as state officers
What do the president and Vice President of The Board do?
Adopt, promulgate, enforce rules and regulations
Transact it's business
Establish standards of service
Practice education for licensees consistent with the laws of this state
Who serves as executive director of The Board and provides all administrative
functions?
Director of the division of regulatory boards or directors designee
How many members make up a quorum?
4 or more
What are all fees, penalties and other monies paid to The Board used for?
Defraying necessary expenses
What happens to all monies received by The Board that are over and above
expenses?