Comprehensive Review of Funeral Directing and Related Fields

A comprehensive set of flashcards to assist in studying key concepts related to funeral directing, including legal, ethical, and practical considerations.

Death Certificate

A legal document that confirms a person's death, detailing vital statistics, medical certification, funeral director and embalmer's info, and registrar’s information.

Vital Statistics

Information on the death certificate that includes the deceased's demographic details and cause of death.

Cremation

The process of reducing a body to inorganic bone fragments through intense heat.

General Price List (GPL)

A document required by the Federal Trade Commission that lists prices for funeral goods and services.

Burial at Sea

A method of disposition where a body is buried in the sea at least 3 nautical miles from land.

VA Burial Allowance

Financial assistance provided to eligible veterans for funeral expenses.

Embalming

The process of preserving a body to delay decomposition.

Malpractice Insurance

Insurance protecting funeral homes from claims related to negligence or improper actions.

Hypodermic Tissue Building

The injection of a special liquid into tissues to restore natural contours.

Statement of Funeral Goods and Services Selected

A document that details the selected services and merchandise for a funeral, including total costs.

Restorative Art

The practice of restoring the appearance of the deceased for viewing during the funeral.

Casket Price List

A list of prices for different casket options provided to families.

Apostille

A certification that verifies the authenticity of a document for use in another country.

Formaldehyde

A chemical used in embalming fluids as a preservative.

Ethics in Funeral Service

Moral principles guiding the professional conduct and decision-making in funeral directing.

OSHA Regulations

Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules that govern workplace safety, including standards relevant to funeral homes.

Cemetery Regulations

Rules governing the management and operation of cemeteries, including burial practices.

Kaddish

A prayer recited in the Jewish tradition for the deceased, typically by direct mourners.

Epitaph

A commemorative inscription on a tombstone.

Judaism Funeral Practices

Religious customs and rituals observed during Jewish funerals, including burial customs and mourning periods.

Sociology of Death and Dying

The study of social behaviors and cultural practices related to death and the process of dying.