Chap 1 and 2 Flashcards
(36 cards)
Florida state laws and regulations
Chapter 497
When shipping bodies out of the country contact that countries…
Consulate
Cremated remains and traveling internationally
You must get permission to do so
Caskets being shipped out should go in a …
Airtray
Combo container
No casket for shipping. It serves as a casket and airtray
Seeing the word CASKET automatically think…
Airtray
Use gel packs and dry ice when…
Not embalming
True or False: Embalming is not required by law
True
Domestic shipping means
From state to state
Most planes will carry ___ deceased bodies
2
True or False: Shipping bodies nationally requires a passport
False
Common Law
Fills in the gaps. Provides principles that gives us our rights as members of society
Federal trade commissioner
Requires funeral homes to give a general price list.
How many hours minimal for cremation
48 hours Remember: 48 to cremate
How long does the doctor have to sign death certificate
72 hours - 3 days
True or False: Never look more shocked than the family
TRUE!!!
True or False: Funeral Directors must stay with the deceased/casket until chain of custody supersedes
True
True or False: It is not up to the family for embalming
False
How many death certificates does Florida have
2; one long and one short.
Legal document filed by Funeral homes
Death Certificate
True or False: Florida only has watermark and not raised mark
True
‘Dead body’ means
Deprived of life not yet entirely disintegrated
Dead body must meet these requirements:
((Hint)) There’s 3
- Body of a human being (animals not included)
- Without life
- Not entirely disintegrated
True or False: It’s okay to call cremated remains ‘ASHES’
FALSE!!!