Funeral Home Directing: BUS 201
Final Exam (2025-2026) Questions with
Complete Solutions.
The affirmation of the faith of the deceased or the client family defines what purpose of the
funeral? - Answer Religious
The death occurs at a vacation rental condominium in a foreign country. The type of transfer
from the place of death will be - Answer Residential
A funeral rite devoid of any religious connotation - Answer Humanistic
Death as a cultural universal will include all of the following except: - Answer Some type of
formal religious observance
All of the following are types of final disposition, except - Answer Anatomical Donation
One who leads the funeral service and is generally considered a member of the clergy is called: -
Answer Officiant
Services provided by the funeral service organization that occurs after final disposition - Answer
Post-need
If the first call comes from a police officer in the ordinary discharge of his/her duties, then the
funeral director must determine: - Answer Who is the next of kin or responsible party
Most of the first calls come to the funeral home by way of: - Answer Telephone
A client family asks to witness the transfer of their loved one. The funeral director responds by
telling the family - Answer This is what usually happens on a transfer
The purpose of the funeral that provides a focal point for giving meaning to life and the death -
Answer Philosophical
Upon arrival at the place of transfer, you discover that the deceased is taller and heavier than
you expected. Which of the following pieces of equipment will help to handle the height and
weight? - Answer Straps
, Dentures are also known as - Answer False teeth
When a conversation turns to prices for funeral goods and services, you have experienced a
_________________ - Answer Triggering event
The cessation of all physical life characterized by the absence of metabolism and a total lack of
irritability defines - Answer Death
The recession occurs - Answer at the end of a service
The officiant tells you that there will be two preludes on the day of the service. This means -
Answer Two musical selections before the service
Which of the following is a typical 'at need' moment? - Answer Embalming the deceased
Disposal of the body; affirming the dignity of the deceased in the community; and allowing for
the community expressing of concern for the bereaved family are all aspects of what purpose of
the funeral? - Answer Sociological
Ritual actions and overt conduct are essential parts of: - Answer System of beliefs
Two little old ladies with white hair are in the same room at the nursing home. Both of them
appear to be quite dead. Upon checking for identification, you find no toe tag or wrist band, you
should - Answer Notify the attending nurse or supervisor
You are making arrangements with a client family. The mother of the deceased begins to yell at
you claiming your prices are so high you can put two of your kids though college with what she
will pay you. Her reaction could be describe as: - Answer Displacement of feelings
A face to face meeting with members of the family or those in-charge of planning the funeral
whereby the funeral is planned; vital statistics are recorded; and funeral goods and services are
sold. - Answer Arrangements Conference
A classified advertisement advising the public of the death; names of survivors and service
details for a particular deceased is generally know as the - Answer Death notice
Viewing the deceased supports this purpose of funeral service - Answer Pyschological
Final Exam (2025-2026) Questions with
Complete Solutions.
The affirmation of the faith of the deceased or the client family defines what purpose of the
funeral? - Answer Religious
The death occurs at a vacation rental condominium in a foreign country. The type of transfer
from the place of death will be - Answer Residential
A funeral rite devoid of any religious connotation - Answer Humanistic
Death as a cultural universal will include all of the following except: - Answer Some type of
formal religious observance
All of the following are types of final disposition, except - Answer Anatomical Donation
One who leads the funeral service and is generally considered a member of the clergy is called: -
Answer Officiant
Services provided by the funeral service organization that occurs after final disposition - Answer
Post-need
If the first call comes from a police officer in the ordinary discharge of his/her duties, then the
funeral director must determine: - Answer Who is the next of kin or responsible party
Most of the first calls come to the funeral home by way of: - Answer Telephone
A client family asks to witness the transfer of their loved one. The funeral director responds by
telling the family - Answer This is what usually happens on a transfer
The purpose of the funeral that provides a focal point for giving meaning to life and the death -
Answer Philosophical
Upon arrival at the place of transfer, you discover that the deceased is taller and heavier than
you expected. Which of the following pieces of equipment will help to handle the height and
weight? - Answer Straps
, Dentures are also known as - Answer False teeth
When a conversation turns to prices for funeral goods and services, you have experienced a
_________________ - Answer Triggering event
The cessation of all physical life characterized by the absence of metabolism and a total lack of
irritability defines - Answer Death
The recession occurs - Answer at the end of a service
The officiant tells you that there will be two preludes on the day of the service. This means -
Answer Two musical selections before the service
Which of the following is a typical 'at need' moment? - Answer Embalming the deceased
Disposal of the body; affirming the dignity of the deceased in the community; and allowing for
the community expressing of concern for the bereaved family are all aspects of what purpose of
the funeral? - Answer Sociological
Ritual actions and overt conduct are essential parts of: - Answer System of beliefs
Two little old ladies with white hair are in the same room at the nursing home. Both of them
appear to be quite dead. Upon checking for identification, you find no toe tag or wrist band, you
should - Answer Notify the attending nurse or supervisor
You are making arrangements with a client family. The mother of the deceased begins to yell at
you claiming your prices are so high you can put two of your kids though college with what she
will pay you. Her reaction could be describe as: - Answer Displacement of feelings
A face to face meeting with members of the family or those in-charge of planning the funeral
whereby the funeral is planned; vital statistics are recorded; and funeral goods and services are
sold. - Answer Arrangements Conference
A classified advertisement advising the public of the death; names of survivors and service
details for a particular deceased is generally know as the - Answer Death notice
Viewing the deceased supports this purpose of funeral service - Answer Pyschological
