BMS FREE BMS Mortuary And Business Law Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which federal regulation requires funeral homes to provide itemized pricing to consumers before they select services?

Accepted Answer

The FTC Funeral Rule

Answer

The Consumer Protection Act

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The Fair Credit Reporting Act

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The Uniform Commercial Code

Question 2

Under the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, who has the primary legal authority to authorize organ donation if the decedent left no documented wishes?

Accepted Answer

The decedent's spouse

Answer

The attending physician

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The local coroner

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The funeral director

Question 3

A funeral home that misrepresents embalming as legally required when it is not could face penalties under which area of law?

Accepted Answer

Consumer protection and deceptive trade practices

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Criminal homicide statutes

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Environmental protection law

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Real property law

Question 4

What is the legal term for a funeral director's obligation to handle a decedent's remains with proper care and respect?

Accepted Answer

Fiduciary duty of care

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Sovereign immunity

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Eminent domain

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Attractive nuisance

Question 5

Which type of business structure offers a funeral home owner personal liability protection while allowing pass-through taxation?

Accepted Answer

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

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Sole proprietorship

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General partnership

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C corporation

Question 6

In most U.S. states, what is the standard statute of limitations for filing a breach-of-contract claim against a funeral home?

Accepted Answer

Three to six years depending on the state

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Thirty days from the date of burial

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One year from the date of death

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No time limit applies