Questions and Answers
What is the definition of 'Grave Space'?
What does 497.001 refer to?
Florida Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services Act
What is the purpose of 497.002?
To regulate preneed sales and cemeteries in the interest of public welfare.
What is an 'Alternative Container'?
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An 'At need solicitation' is any invited contact by a licensee for the sale of burial services.
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What constitutes a 'Cemetery'?
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What is the definition of 'Cremation'?
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Who are considered 'Legally authorized persons' for burial decisions?
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What is the role of a 'Funeral Director'?
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Study Notes
Florida Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services Act
- Known as Chapter 497, it regulates preneed sales and cemetery practices in Florida.
- Emphasizes public welfare and safety in funeral arrangements and establishes qualifications for involved professionals.
Key Definitions
- Grave Space: A designated area in a cemetery for human remains interment.
- Casket: Rigid container for encasement of human remains, typically made from wood or metal.
- Direct Disposer: Licensed individual responsible for direct cremation.
Cemetery and Burial Concepts
- Cemetery: Land or structure designated for permanent human remains, including mausoleums and columbarium.
- Burial Rights: Authorization to use specific cemetery space for interments.
- Belowground Crypts: Preplaced earth-covered chambers for interment, also known as lawncrypts.
Industry Regulations
- Board of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services: Established within the Department of Financial Services, overseeing the industry with appointed members and specific qualifications required.
- Preneed Contract: Pre-arrangement agreements made for future funeral services and merchandise.
Funerary Practices
- Final Disposition: Conclusively handling a deceased body through burial, cremation, or delivery for dissection.
- Cremation: Process that reduces a body to ashes; involves the use of a cremation chamber.
Merchandise and Services
- Burial Merchandise: Items sold for final disposition, including caskets and memorials.
- Cremation Container: Casket or alternative container for transporting remains to cremation.
- Outer Burial Container: Enclosure for casket placement, providing structural support and protection.
Specific Terminology
- Columbarium: Structure for inurnment of cremated remains above ground.
- Ossuary: Receptacle for communal cremated remains without individual urns.
- Niche: Compartment for permanent placement of a cremation urn within a columbarium.
Administrative Framework
- Department of Financial Services: Governing body responsible for licensure and regulation of funeral and cemetery services.
- Licensee: Individuals or entities holding valid licenses as per Chapter 497 requirements.
Consumer Protection
- Legally Authorized Person: Individuals prioritized for making funeral arrangement decisions, including spouse and adult children.
- At Need Solicitation: Uninvited sales contact concerning burial services after death.
Additional Notes
- Embalmer: Licensed professional who conducts embalming services.
- Care and Maintenance: Ongoing process to keep cemetery grounds dignified and well-maintained.
- Disinterment: The act of removing a body from a burial site for various reasons.
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Test your knowledge on Florida Statutes Chapter 497, which covers regulations related to funeral and cemetery services. These flashcards focus on key terms and definitions that are essential for understanding the laws governing preneed sales and funeral arrangements in Florida.
