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Florida State Statutes - Chapter 497
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Florida State Statutes - Chapter 497

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What is the definition of 'Grave Space'?

  • A space of ground in a cemetery intended to be used for the interment in the ground of human remains (correct)
  • A legal authorization required under chapter 497
  • A rigid container designed for the encasement of human remains
  • A structure intended for the inurnment of cremated remains
  • 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'?

    <p>An unfinished wood box or nonmetal receptacle for encasing human remains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An 'At need solicitation' is any invited contact by a licensee for the sale of burial services.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes a 'Cemetery'?

    <p>Any place designated for the interment of human remains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'Cremation'?

    <p>Any mechanical or thermal process whereby a dead human body is reduced to ashes and bone fragments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are considered 'Legally authorized persons' for burial decisions?

    <p>Spouse, child (18 years or older), parent, sibling (18 years or older), grandparent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a 'Funeral Director'?

    <p>Any person licensed to practice funeral directing in Florida.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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