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Georgia State Board of Funeral Service

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How many members are on the SBOFS? ✔ Seven How is the SBOFS comprised? ✔ Seven Members who are Appointed by the Governor. Six are funeral directors (five years experience in state), and one is a non-industry-consumer-advocate. How long is the term for the SBOFS? ✔ Six Years How often does the SBOFS meet? ✔ Required to meet annually, but meets monthly in Macon, GA. What is the mission of the SBOFS? ✔ 1. Ensuring the proper care and disposition of dead human bodies. The SBOFS is authorized to: ✔ 1. Develop standards of proficiency and qualifications for those engaged or wish to engage in FD/Emb.

2. Revoke and Suspend licenses.
3. Establish or amend the rules/regulations governing FD/Emb.
4. Develop standards of cleanliness and sanitation
5. Setting minimum standards of appearance for FH/Crematories What is the role of the FDFCC? ✔ Tasked with always making sure that the establishment is always in compliance with the regulations set forth by the SBOFS. An FDFCC has ___ days to notify the SBOFS of separation from the establishment. ✔ Five An FDFCC has ___ days to notify the SBOFS of change of ownership of an establishment. ✔ 15 Can a person legally serve as the FDFCC for more than one establishment? ✔ No Georgia Cemetery & Funeral Services Act of 2000

✔ Makes it unlawful for any person to offer or sell any preneed burial services or funeral merchandise in the state of Georgia without being registered as a preneed dealer or preneed agent. Are preneed funds taxable? ✔ No 100% of Preneed funds for burial/funeral expenses must be deposited in: ✔ 1. State Bank

2. State S&L
3. Federal Bank
4. Federal S&L Preneed funds may NOT be: ✔ 1. Transferred
5. Pledged
6. Hypothecated The preneed dealer shall have ___ days, after becoming aware of the fact, to correct any amount that is less than it should be. ✔ 15 Can interest from preneed funds be used by the FD to pay for merchandise? ✔ No Revocable Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) ✔ May be terminated by the purchaser at any time prior to death with a refund of the monies paid. Irrevocable Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) ✔ The contract cannot be terminated or cancelled. Guaranteed Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) ✔ FH guarantees that the services and merchandise will be provided at the time of need for an amount not exceeding the original amount of the contract plus any interest. Non-Guaranteed Contract (Type of Preneed Contract) ✔ FH agrees that the amount prepaid plus any interest will be credited to the balance due. However, the cost of the funeral will be current pricing at the time of death. Apprenticeship License ✔ 1. Must be registered with the SBOFS
7. Serve 3,120 hours in no less that 18 months
8. Regular business hours: 8am-10pm
9. Case/Hour reports should be submitted to the SBOFS every six months.
10. Apprenticeship must be served under a board approved supervising FD/Emb

6. Apprenticeship must be served at a board approved establishment. How long must a preceptor be licensed before taking on an apprentice? ✔ Three Years FD/Emb License ✔ 1. Submit proper application to the SBOFS
7. Must be 18 years of age and have good character
8. High School Graduate or GED
9. Graduated from an accredited Mortuary College
10. Must have completed an apprenticeship of 3,120 hours (50 FD cases/50 Emb cases)
11. Pass a comprehensive exam of FD/Emb laws in the state of Georgia. Establishment License (FH/Crematory) ✔ 1. Must be located at a specific street address and have the minimum facilities and equipment
12. 30-person capacity room used for conducting services.
13. Prep Room that has non-porous, sanitary floor & walls with proper ventilation & drainage.
14. Supplies and instruments needed for the preparation and embalming of human remains.
15. Must have a display room containing 8 caskets or mock-ups.
16. Must have one operable motor hearse and one set of church trucks. Crematory License ✔ 1. Must have display room containing an adequate supply of urns.
17. Must have one operable retort for cremation. Disciplinary Action by the SBOFS ✔ 1. The SBOFS is authorized to inspect all FH/Crematory establishments to insure compliance set forth by the SBOFS and Georgia law.
18. Inspections must take place at least one every calendar year.
19. The license of any establishment may be suspended, revoked or put on probation.
20. The SBOFS may levy fines if any rules or violations are noted upon inspection. Who is responsible for completing and filing the Death Certificate? ✔ Funeral Director The death certificate must be filed with the local registrar in the county in which the death occurred within ____ days after death. ✔ Ten The Funeral Director who assumes custody of the deceased should file the death certificate within ___ hours. ✔ 72

The medical certification as to the cause of death should be completed, signed, and returned to the FD within ___ hours. (unless inquiry is required by the Georgia Death Investigation Act) ✔ 72 Death certificates are only issued to applicants who have a ___ and ___ interest-- primarily family members or legal representatives of the family. ✔ Direct and Tangible Who is authorized to request changes in writing to a previously filed death certificate? ✔ 1. State Registrar

2. Next of Kin
3. FD that embalmed the body Burial/Transit Permit or Disposition Permit (Permit for the Disposition of Human Remains) ✔ A legal document issued by the government agency that authorizes the FD to transport and/or dispose of human remains. It is the legal record that final disposition has occurred. Is it a violation of the Amended Funeral Rule to embalm without permission? ✔ NO, the violation of the rule occurs when a FD charges for the embalming performed without prior permission given. Consequence of Embalming without permission ✔ Can result in a Tort under state law in which the FD would be civilly liable. Prior Permission to Embalm ✔ Must be expressly given. May not be "permission to prepare the body". Embalming without permission may occur if: ✔ 1. State Law requires it
4. Family gives permission (expressed or written)
5. Exigent Circumstances exist Exigent Circumstances for Embalming Without Permission ✔ 1. Unable to contact family member or authorized person after exercising due dilligence.
6. FD has no reason to believe the family does not want embalming.
7. After embalming, FD informs family that if they choose a service that does not require embalming, no fee will be charged; but, if they choose a service that requires embalming a fee will be charged. What is Due Diligence?

✔ A FD must exhaust all means/methods known to contact the family without unduly delaying the embalming to preserve the body for possible services. Good practice to document the steps made in Due Diligence. A person may be pronounced dead by: ✔ 1. Qualified Physician

2. Registered Professional Nurse
3. Qualified Physician Assistant A Coroner, Deputy Coroner, or ME may make a pronouncement of death (in absence of the 3 medical professionals) if the following conditions are met: ✔ 1. Irreversible cessation of circulatory & respiratory functions
4. Irreversible cessation of all brain functions The Coroner investigates when any person in Georgia dies under the following circumstances: ✔ 1. Violence
5. Suicide or Casualty
6. Suddenly when in apparent good health
7. When unattended by a physician
8. Suspicious manner
9. Children from birth to 16 years of age
10. Death of inmates who die within 25 hours of being admitted to hospital
11. Foul Play
12. Accidental death Use of Unclaimed Bodies ✔ An unclaimed body can be made available for use, in this state only, for medical science purposes, upon review and approval of the SBOFS. Pronouncement of a Hospice Patient Death ✔ A RN licensed in the state of Georgia employed by the Hospice at the time of death and in the absence of a physician may make the determination and pronouncement of death. Hospice Patient Death Organ Donor ✔ When a Hospice patient is a registered organ donor, only a physician may make the determination and pronouncement of death. Next of Kin Sequence ✔ 1. Healthcare Agent
13. Who is Warranted
14. Spouse
15. Adult Children
16. Parents
17. Siblings

Funeral Procession ✔ Any array of vehicles were the lead vehicle displays a sign, flag, or insignia furnished by a funeral home indicating a funeral procession unless they are led by law enforcement and each vehicle in the procession is operating headlights. (OCGA 40-6- 76 (2010) Funeral Procession: Passing ✔ Operators NOT in a funeral procession shall not pass the funeral procession on a 2 lane road-- results in $100 fine & misdemeanor charge. Social Security Death Benefit ✔ $255 payable to spouse or child How many working credits do you need to qualify for Social Security Benefits? ✔ 40, 20 of which must be earned in the last ten years of employment. VA Death Benefit $ ✔ $150 interment/plot allowance for honorable veterans buried in a non-Federal cemetery who are eligible for the burial/funeral expense allowance. VA Death Benefit $ ✔ $300 burial/funeral expense allowance for veterans who at the time of their death were entitled to disability pension or compensation. VA Death Benefit $1, ✔ $1,500 Benefit for veterans who die of a service connected disability in lieu of other burial/funeral benefits. VA Death Benefits Allowable Items ✔ 1. Casket

2. Vault
3. Embalm
4. Organist
5. Hearse
6. Funeral Services VA Death Benefits Non-Allowable Items ✔ 1. Flowers
7. Flower Car
8. Death Notices
9. Sales Tax VA Form 21- ✔ Government Form used to file for VA Death Benefit Claims

Time frame to File VA Death Benefits for a Service Related Death ✔ There is no time frame limitations for filing a claim for a Service Related Death. VA Death Benefits Non-Service Related Deaths ✔ Claim must be filed within two years of the Veteran's burial. Deposits of Deceased Depositors ✔ When a person dies intestate and has a bank account balance of $10,000 or less, the financial institution may pay proceeds to the surviving NOK. If no one claims the proceeds within 90 days, the financial institution is authorized to pay no more than $10,000 for funeral expenses. Record Retention: GPL ✔ One year from the date it was last distributed Record Retention: Vital Records, Funeral Contracts, Payroll ✔ Three Years Record Retention: Training Records ✔ Five Years Record Retention: HR ✔ Six Years Record Retention: OSHA Injury/Illness ✔ 30 Years Penalty for Disinterment without a proper permit ✔ Disinterment without a proper permit is grounds for a misdemeanor. The minimal amount of formaldehyde required in a 16 oz. bottle? ✔ 10% On a Funeral Contract, who is party to the first part? ✔ Funeral Home On a Funeral Contract, who is party to the second part? ✔ Whoever signs the contract Before a cadaver is transferred to a Mortuary College or Medical College, they must request a: ✔ Burial/Transit Permit The lawful right of the funeral director undertaking funeral arrangements is primarily derived from what two sources? ✔ 1. Those imposed by statutes

2. Funeral Contract Insurance: Freedom of Choice ✔ It is unlawful for any insurer or insurance company to enter into contracts with funeral homes or others which may limit or restrict freedom of choice in the open market. (OCGA 33-1-10) Authorizing Agent ✔ A person legally entitled to authorize the cremation of human remains. (OCGA 43- 18-80) Alternative Container ✔ Any receptacle or enclosure which is of sufficient strength to be used to hold and to transport a dead human body Final Disposition ✔ The final disposal of a dead human body whether it is by, but not limited to, earth interment, above-ground interment, cremation, burial at sea, or delivery to a medical institution for lawful dissection if the medical institution assumes responsibility for disposal Funeral Merchandise ✔ The goods that may only be sold or offered for sale by a funeral director working in a funeral establishment and includes, but is not limited to, a casket or alternative container, but does not include an outer burial container or cemetery marker. Funeral Service Contract ✔ A written or oral agreement between a funeral director or funeral establishment and a legally authorized person for the embalming, funeral, or final disposition of a dead human body. Outer Burial Container (OBC) ✔ An enclosure into which a casket is placed, including, but not limited to, a vault made of concrete, steel, fiberglass, or copper, a sectional concrete enclosure, a crypt, or a wooden enclosure. Soliciting ✔ The making of any uninvited contact with another person by a funeral director or by a funeral director's agent, assistant, employer, or employee for the purpose of the sale of funeral services or merchandise but shall not mean any advertising which is directed to the public in general. Healthcare Agent ✔ A person appointed by a declarant to act for and on behalf of the declarant to make decisions related to consent, refusal, or withdrawal of any type of health care and decisions related to autopsy, anatomical gifts, and final disposition of a declarant's body

when a declarant is unable or chooses not to make health care decisions for himself or herself Waiting Period for Cessation of Rights ✔ Any person who does not exercise his or her right of disposition within two days of notification of the death of decedent or within three days of decedent's death, whichever is earlier. Dispute Regarding the Right of Disposition ✔ A funeral home shall not be liable for refusing to accept the remains or to inter or otherwise dispose of the remains of the decedent or complete the arrangements for the final disposition of the remains until the funeral home receives a court order or other written agreement signed by the parties in the disagreement that decides the final disposition of the remains. Information in Good Faith ✔ Any person signing a funeral service agreement, cremation authorization form, or any other authorization for disposition shall be deemed to warrant the truthfulness of any facts set forth therein, including the identity of the decedent whose remains are to be buried, cremated, or otherwise disposed of, and the party's authority to order such disposition. Proper Identification of Human Remains ✔ Prior to the interment or cremation of such dead body, affix on the ankle or wrist of the deceased a tag of durable, noncorroding material permanently marked with the name of the deceased, the date of death, the social security number of the deceased, the county and state of death, and the serial number of any prosthesis removed from the dead body by the funeral establishment or crematory. Who may receive cremated remains from the crematory? ✔ A crematory may deliver or release cremated remains to a funeral establishment or a legally authorized person.