VA LRR FUNERAL DIRECTING CH. 28 ACTUAL

VA LRR FUNERAL DIRECTING CH. 28 (ACTUAL / )

EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

how can one become a licensed funeral establishment? when do they expire? What if someone violates regulations for an est.?must have a manager of record, who is full time and licensed.Applications shall be made on forms provided by the board and filed by the owner or registered agent. they expire on March 31 each year, may be renewed within 30 days of its expiration, outside of that shall be at the discretion of the board. Violation shall be sufficient cause for revocation or suspension of a license. An operator shall not allow any person to operate out of his est. unless he is registered or employed there.

If the Manager of record is unable to provide adequate supervision, direction, management and control of the funeral establishment what can be done?the owner may designate a funeral service licensee to serve as temporary manager. they must notify the board within 14 days. if such inability is going to exceed 90 days a new manager shall be appointed. If a new one is not designated they may not operate as a funeral establishment.

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What circumstances may designate a hardship waiver?The two establishments have been in operation for at least 3 years, combined average calls of 85 per year as submitted in the Vital report monthly (Past 3 years submitted), the distance between them should be less than 50 miles.

What are some requirements of a funeral service facility preparation room equipped with tile, cement, or other waterproof floor, proper drainage and ventilation, the necessary instruments and supplies for the prep room and separate restroom facilities.A funeral service est. having more than one location at which it performs funeral services shall not be required to maintain more than one prep room.

Upon taking custody of a dead human body the funeral service est. shall maintain them in such a manner that provides complete coverage of the body and is resistant to leakage or spillage, except during embalming or preparation of the deceased.

if a dead human body is to be stored for more than 48 hours prior to disposition the est. shall ensure the body is maintained in?refrigeration at no more than appox. 40 F or embalmed. 2 / 3

If a human body is to be stored fro more than 10 days prior to disposition at another location, the funeral service est. shall?iscdlose to the contract buyer the location where body is being kept and the method of storage.

Can animal remains be transported or stored with dead human bodies no

A written general price list and written itemized statement of charges in connection with the care and disposition of the body shall be furnished by whom?every person licensed by the provision of chapter 28

Individuals inquiring about funeral arrangements and prices shall be given a general price list, upon beginning the discussion of funeral goods or services it must be furnished.

What should be included on the itemized statement?

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