Mortuary Law - Ch. 7-9 - Gilligan/Stueve

What scandal generated state regulation of cremation and crematories:

Noble, Georgia 2002

What happned in Noble, Georgia 2002?

A crematory operator disposed over 300 bodies instead of cremating them

What is one of the keys to protecting a funeral home from liability in a cremation case?

A detailed cremation operation form

What type of devices should be removed before cremation?

certain implants, lithium powered pacemakers and defibrillators

How long could a period last for a funeral director to be allowed to dispose of unclaimed ashes?

60 days to 1 year

The removal of a dead body or remains from its place of repose after disposition has been completed:

Disinterment or exhumation

Disinterment may be authorized by law on two principles, what are these principles?

Public interests or private interests

A fixed for the conducting of funerals and/or for the care a preparation of the death prior to disposition:

Funeral Home

Direct disposition companies and crematories that are not licensed as funeral homes may lawfully offer their services directly to the public is allowed in how many states?

15

The public accommodation related section of the ADA took effect when?

January 26, 1992

If a public accommodation has been violated what is the first fine?

50,000

If a public accommodation has been violated what is the second fine?

100,000