Exam 2 Flashcards

1
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Funeral arrangements made prior to need which include payment for services and merchandise are known as

A

pre-funded

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2
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If the funeral bill is unpaid, the funeral director may file for the social security lump sum benefit. T/F

A

false

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3
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The form used by the funeral director to notify the Social Security Administration of a death is:

  1. SSA-721
  2. Statement of Death by Funeral Director
  3. Affidavit of Death
  4. SSA-991
A

SSA-721

Statement of Death by Funeral Director

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4
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The time limit for filing for social security death benefit is

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2 years from date of death

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5
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Mrs. Smith comes into your funeral home and wants to prearrange a funeral service and burial for her husband who has been incapacitated due to a stroke. After all of the arrangements have been made you draw up a contract. In order for her husband to qualify for Medicaid the contract states that it can not be cancelled. The contract further states that the prices will be the current prices in effect when Mr. Smith dies and Mrs. Smith will pay whatever the prepaid amount does not cover.
This type of pre-need arrangement is governed by which laws?
1. state law
2. federal law
3. municipal law
4. no law

A

state law & federal law

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6
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When using a U.S. Flag at visitation, is said that:
The blue field should rest over the right shoulder of the decedent.
small family floral pieces may be placed on top of the flag.
The flag may be folded according to standard protocol and placed inside the casket cap.
out of respect for the flag, it should never be pressed before use

A

The flag may be folded according to standard protocol and placed inside the casket cap.

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7
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There is no time limit for filing for a V.A. marker. T/F

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true

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8
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Generally, veterans who die in a V.A. institution are eligible for burial in a veteran’s cemetery. T/F

A

true

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9
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When placing the casket on the bier for the visitation, it is important to do all of the following EXCEPT:

  • dust the casket
  • place the casket evenly on the bier
  • position the handles away from the sides of the casket
  • adjust the lighting
A

position the handles away from the sides of the casket

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10
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It is legally required and considered sound business practice for the funeral director and client family to sign a contract at the conclusion of the arrangement conference. T/F

A

true

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11
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A contract for funeral services which CANNOT be terminated or cancelled prior to death is a/an

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irrevocable contract

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12
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burial is provided for the spouse and minor children of eligible veterans in a V.A. Cemetery. T/F

A

true

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13
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The amount of social security lump sum benefit is

A

$255

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14
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A pre-need funeral contract in which one individual makes funeral arrangements for another individual is known as

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third party contract

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15
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The responsibility of the funeral director in charge of the funeral procession is primarily dependent upon

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agency vs non-agency relationship

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16
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A pre-need contract which states that the price of a funeral will be based on the current price for services and merchandise at the time of death occurs, less any amount paid prior to death, this is what type of contract?

A

non-guaranteed

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17
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The V.A. form for obtaining government headstone or marker is

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40-1330

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18
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The form often utilized by the officiant at a funeral or memorial service which provides information about the decedent and survivors is the

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clergy record

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19
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An account established by the funeral home for the holding of pre-need funeral funds in a financial institution such as a bank would be classified as a/an

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trust account

20
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Flags to drape the caskets may be obtained from a main post office or V.A. field office. T/F

A

true

21
Q

The time limit for filing the social security lump sum benefit is two years from the date of death. T/F

A

true

22
Q

The form for making application for a U.S. Flag for burial purposes is

A

V.A. Form 90-2008

23
Q

A/an ______ contract is one that can not be terminated or cancelled before the death of the beneficiary.

A

irrevocable

24
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Mrs. Smith comes into your funeral home and wants to prearrange a funeral service and burial for her husband who has been incapacitated due to a stroke. After all of the arrangements have been made you draw up a contract. In order for her husband to qualify for Medicaid the contract states that it can not be cancelled. The contract further states that the prices will be the current prices in effect when Mr. Smith dies and Mrs. Smith will pay whatever the prepaid amount does not cover.
Putting funds into this type of contract so that Mr. Smith qualifies for Medicaid is called

A

spend down.

25
Q

An obituary can best be described as

A

a brief biographical sketch of a person’s life

26
Q

The time limit for filing claims for V.A. burial benefits is

A

2 years from date of disposition

27
Q

A contract which states that the funeral home will provide services and merchandise at the time of need that will not exceed the amount of the contract is

A

guaranteed

28
Q

The social security lump sum death benefit is $250. T/F

A

false

29
Q
Verification of eligibility for VA benefits can be obtained from the 
1 spouse
2 DD214
3 discharge papers
4 letter from the President
A

DD214 and discharge papers

30
Q

Benefits for an eligible veteran of the US armed forces include:

  • burial at National Cemetery
  • government marker
  • U.S. Flag
  • all of these
A

all of these

31
Q

All of the following are reasons for making funeral arrangements before the time of need EXCEPT:

  • the individual making arrangements does not want his/her family to know their wishes
  • fewer emotions and feelings are involved
  • to lessen the burden on the family and other survivors
  • reduction of personal assets for Medicaid eligibility
A

the individual making arrangements does not want his/her family to know their wishes

32
Q

When placing the casket on the bier, care should be taken to:

  • move the handles away from the side of the casket
  • ensure the casket is placed evenly on the bier
  • leave dust on the casket and bier
  • none of these should be done
A

ensure the casket is placed evenly on the bier

33
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Funeral arrangements made in advance of need without any payment are known as

A

pre-planned

34
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Reduction of personal assets in an attempt to qualify for Medicaid benefits is known as

A

spend-down

35
Q

The statute of limitations for applying for the U.S. Flag for burial purposes and the government headstone or marker is

A

there is no statue of limitations for either

36
Q

Mrs. Smith comes into your funeral home and wants to prearrange a funeral service and burial for her husband who has been incapacitated due to a stroke. After all of the arrangements have been made you draw up a contract. In order for her husband to qualify for Medicaid the contract states that it can not be cancelled. The contract further states that the prices will be the current prices in effect when Mr. Smith dies and Mrs. Smith will pay whatever the prepaid amount does not cover.
The contract in the scenario is what type of contract?
1. guaranteed
2. irrevocable
3. non-guaranteed
4. revocable

A

irrevocable & non-guaranteed

37
Q

The form used to apply for VA burial benefits is

A

21-530

38
Q

The VA will allow up to $1500 if the death of a veteran was service related. T/F

A

true

39
Q

The VA will pay the cost of installing a government marker in a private cemetery. T/F

A

false

40
Q

One method of reminding the family that the visitation time is coming to a close is

A

discuss details for the next day

41
Q

A pre-need funeral contract which can be terminated or cancelled by the purchaser prior to death is a/an

A

revocable contract

42
Q

Mrs. Smith comes into your funeral home and wants to prearrange a funeral service and burial for her husband who has been incapacitated due to a stroke. After all of the arrangements have been made you draw up a contract. In order for her husband to qualify for Medicaid the contract states that it can not be cancelled. The contract further states that the prices will be the current prices in effect when Mr. Smith dies and Mrs. Smith will pay whatever the prepaid amount does not cover.
The third-party beneficiary of this contract is

A

Mr. Smith

43
Q

The time limit for filing claims for VA burial benefits is two years from the date of death. T/F

A

false

44
Q

All of the following would qualify eligibility for burial in a national cemetery EXCEPT:

  • dishonorable discharge
  • deceased was on active duty
  • honorable discharge
  • a minimum of 24 months of service for those enlisted after September 1980.
A

dishonorable discharge

45
Q

For those veterans NOT buried in a National Cemetery, who will pay the setting fees for a government marker or headstone?

A

family