VA LRR FUNERAL DIRECTING CH. 28
What happens if a intern does not complete requirements within 5 years? -
ANSWERS-the board may deny any additional internship. The intern may continue
to practice for up to 90 days after the completion of the internship or until he has
received his results. The board may waive such limitation for military personnel,
when application for the waiver has been written out within 6 months of leaving
service or if the board determines that the enforcement of time will be an
unreasonable hardship.
How many funeral service interns can be registered under the same supervisor? -
ANSWERS-no more than 2, Each sponsor must be actively employed orr under
contract.
Where should licenses be displayed - ANSWERS-in a place conspicuous to the
public.
What are the prerequisites for cremation? - ANSWERS-1. permission from the
chief medical examiner
2. visual identification of the deceased by NOK or representative
3. authorization for cremation form
4. signed death certificate
Can a funeral service establishment, licensee, crematory be held liable for the
incapability to restore a deceased after organ or tissue donations? - ANSWERS-no,
,they shall be immune from civil liability from any failure to restore such
decedent's features
Who may apply to be engaged in surface transportation business? - ANSWERS-
Any person or private business shall apply for and receive registration
(Exemptions: common carrier in interstate commerce, the commonwealth and its
agencies, or an emergency medical transport service holding a permit by the
commissioner of health) They shall not arrange/conduct funerals, sell
merchandise, or embalm without an establishment license
Who regulates surface transportation services? - ANSWERS-the board ie proper
procedures for handling, application process, est. of registration fees. Shall not
require sue of a casket. No licensed funeral service est. shall be required to
receive such registration but they will be held to the same standards and
regulations.
What should be included on the application for a surface transportation service? -
ANSWERS-name of manager of record(notify the board within 30 days of
changes). Renew annually and no business or private individuals shall engage in
this without a registration. Any such person shall be subject to disciplinary action.
What are some regulations for preneed funeral contracts? - ANSWERS-1. use
forms by the board and written in clear, understandable language and printed in
easy to read letter.
2. ID's seller, license number, and contract buyer and the person for whom the
contract is for.
3. contains a complete description of supplies and services
, 4. clearly discloses whether the price is guaranteed
5. if funds are to be trusted, the amount in trust, name of trustee, disposition of
interest, the fees. expenses and taxes which may be deducted from the interest
and a statement of the buyers repsonsibility
6. name address and telephone number of the board and list then=m as the
regulatory agency
7. any person who make payment may terminate agreement; within 30 days all
consideration paid or delivered, together with any interest or income accrued. if
after 30 days the purchaser shall be refunded any amounts required to be
deposited together with any interest or income accrued.
8. if services/supplies are unavailable at time of death something equivalent in
price or quality will be substituted and representative will have right to choose
9. disclose any penalties/restrictions due to geographical restrictions for inability
to perform such services or delivery of merchandise
10. complies with all disclosure agreements, and may include sales contract fro
items purchased that are not the funeral homes
A preneed funeral contract may provide for an irrevocable trust or an amount in
an irrevocable trust that is specifically identified as available exclusively for
funeral or burial expenses, where: - ANSWERS-1. person irrevocably contracts
funeral goods and services and funds the contract by prepaying for goods and
services, the funeral provider residing or doing business within commonwealth
subsequently paces funds in trust or,
2. person est. trust naming funeral provider as beneficiary however such person
shall have the right to change beneficiary to another provider
What happens if a intern does not complete requirements within 5 years? -
ANSWERS-the board may deny any additional internship. The intern may continue
to practice for up to 90 days after the completion of the internship or until he has
received his results. The board may waive such limitation for military personnel,
when application for the waiver has been written out within 6 months of leaving
service or if the board determines that the enforcement of time will be an
unreasonable hardship.
How many funeral service interns can be registered under the same supervisor? -
ANSWERS-no more than 2, Each sponsor must be actively employed orr under
contract.
Where should licenses be displayed - ANSWERS-in a place conspicuous to the
public.
What are the prerequisites for cremation? - ANSWERS-1. permission from the
chief medical examiner
2. visual identification of the deceased by NOK or representative
3. authorization for cremation form
4. signed death certificate
Can a funeral service establishment, licensee, crematory be held liable for the
incapability to restore a deceased after organ or tissue donations? - ANSWERS-no,
,they shall be immune from civil liability from any failure to restore such
decedent's features
Who may apply to be engaged in surface transportation business? - ANSWERS-
Any person or private business shall apply for and receive registration
(Exemptions: common carrier in interstate commerce, the commonwealth and its
agencies, or an emergency medical transport service holding a permit by the
commissioner of health) They shall not arrange/conduct funerals, sell
merchandise, or embalm without an establishment license
Who regulates surface transportation services? - ANSWERS-the board ie proper
procedures for handling, application process, est. of registration fees. Shall not
require sue of a casket. No licensed funeral service est. shall be required to
receive such registration but they will be held to the same standards and
regulations.
What should be included on the application for a surface transportation service? -
ANSWERS-name of manager of record(notify the board within 30 days of
changes). Renew annually and no business or private individuals shall engage in
this without a registration. Any such person shall be subject to disciplinary action.
What are some regulations for preneed funeral contracts? - ANSWERS-1. use
forms by the board and written in clear, understandable language and printed in
easy to read letter.
2. ID's seller, license number, and contract buyer and the person for whom the
contract is for.
3. contains a complete description of supplies and services
, 4. clearly discloses whether the price is guaranteed
5. if funds are to be trusted, the amount in trust, name of trustee, disposition of
interest, the fees. expenses and taxes which may be deducted from the interest
and a statement of the buyers repsonsibility
6. name address and telephone number of the board and list then=m as the
regulatory agency
7. any person who make payment may terminate agreement; within 30 days all
consideration paid or delivered, together with any interest or income accrued. if
after 30 days the purchaser shall be refunded any amounts required to be
deposited together with any interest or income accrued.
8. if services/supplies are unavailable at time of death something equivalent in
price or quality will be substituted and representative will have right to choose
9. disclose any penalties/restrictions due to geographical restrictions for inability
to perform such services or delivery of merchandise
10. complies with all disclosure agreements, and may include sales contract fro
items purchased that are not the funeral homes
A preneed funeral contract may provide for an irrevocable trust or an amount in
an irrevocable trust that is specifically identified as available exclusively for
funeral or burial expenses, where: - ANSWERS-1. person irrevocably contracts
funeral goods and services and funds the contract by prepaying for goods and
services, the funeral provider residing or doing business within commonwealth
subsequently paces funds in trust or,
2. person est. trust naming funeral provider as beneficiary however such person
shall have the right to change beneficiary to another provider
