Kentucky Laws - Embalmer and Funeral Director Flashcards

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What is an apprentice?

A person engaged in learning the practice of embalming or funeral directing who is under the instruction and personal supervision of a KY licensed embalmer or KY licensed funeral director.

What is the KY Board responsible for?

The KY Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.

What is a direct burial?

The pick up, transport, and interment of a dead human body or body parts without a funeral.

What is an embalming service establishment?

A place of business where dead human bodies are embalmed or otherwise prepared for burial. Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as a funeral?

Ceremonies or services related to the final disposition and interment of a human body or body parts. Signup and view all the answers

What is a full service funeral establishment?

A place of business where dead human bodies may be embalmed or otherwise prepared, and where funeral services may be conducted. Signup and view all the answers

What does a funeral director do?

Engages in the supervision, direction, and arrangement of funeral services. Signup and view all the answers

What is a courtesy card?

A card issued by the board that gives permission to receive and transport a dead human body to and from KY. Signup and view all the answers

How often must continuing education be completed?

12 hours every two years, with 6 hours being live programs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the renewal fee for an embalmer or funeral director license?

$75. Signup and view all the answers

How many apprentices can one licensed funeral director have at a time?

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What happens if an apprentice is terminated?

They must notify the board within 5 days. Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for operating without a license?

Issued a misdemeanor and fined between $50 and $500. Signup and view all the answers

How long is the term for each member of the board?

4 years. Signup and view all the answers

How often does the board meet?

At least once a year. Signup and view all the answers

What is the fee for an annual courtesy card?

$75. Signup and view all the answers

What is the viewing area?

An area for family and public to pay respects to a deceased Signup and view all the answers

What are the general requirements for an establishment?

Interior and exterior must be free and clean; no person permitted in prep room during embalming except employees, apprentices, family, and authorized representatives. Signup and view all the answers

An establishment must maintain documents including embalming reports such as name, date of death, _____ and license number of embalmer.

date/time embalming took place Signup and view all the answers

A license for an establishment can be granted if it is located in a public office building.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum size of a viewing area or chapel for visitation and ceremonial funeral establishments?

400 square feet Signup and view all the answers

By what date must existing visitation and ceremonial funeral establishments that are subject to the 'grandfather clause' meet the requirements?

July 31, 2007 Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an embalming service establishment?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Full service funeral establishments must have a separate room for _____ funerals.

arranging Signup and view all the answers

How long does an establishment have to notify the board of a change in supervisor?

5 working days Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a sale, lease, relocation, or name change occurs in an establishment?

The existing license may remain in force by mutual consent for 30 days Signup and view all the answers

What must the board be notified of following the death of a KY licensed owner?

Within 15 days of the day of death Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an applicant licensed in another state to obtain an embalmers license?

Diploma from an accredited mortuary science school and either college hours or 10 years of practice. Signup and view all the answers

What is the price of death certificates?

$8 for the first Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of fetal death?

Death prior to complete expulsion from its mother, without evidence of life. Signup and view all the answers

What is interment?

The disposition of the body by burial in an impervious container. Signup and view all the answers

Who is order of next of kin listed in the following sequence?

Surviving spouse, adult children, adult grandchildren Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definitions and Key Terms

Apprentice: Individual learning embalming/funeral directing under a licensed KY embalmer or FD's supervision.
Board: Refers to the Kentucky Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.
Direct Burial: Transports and buries a body directly without holding a funeral.
Embalming Service Establishment: Business for embalming or preparing bodies; cannot conduct funerals or burials except in specific scenarios.
Full Service Funeral Establishment: Licensed business providing embalming, preparation, and conducting funerals.
Funeral: Ceremonies related to the disposition and interment of deceased bodies or body parts.
Memorial Service: Ceremony without the body present; no licensing required.
Courtesy Card: Issued by the board for transporting deceased bodies across state lines for funeral services.
Visitation and Ceremonial Funeral Service Establishment: Provides all services except embalming, must be affiliated with a full service establishment.

Licensing and Qualifications

Qualifications for FD/Embalmer: Minimum age of 18, good moral character, high school diploma or equivalent, Associate Degree in funeral services, 1 year apprenticeship (25 embalmings, removals, funerals), and successful board exams.
Establishment License Requirements: $150 fee, sworn statement with details of the establishment and supervising licensed FD/embalmer.
License Renewal: Licenses expire annually on July 31 with a $75 renewal fee for individual licenses and $150 for establishments.
Continuing Education: Minimum of 12 hours every two years; 6 hours must be live programs.

Board Operations and Regulations

Board Membership: Comprises 5 members (4 licensed professionals with at least 10 years’ experience, 1 citizen from the public).
Term Duration: Each board member serves a 4-year term, elected yearly within the board.
Board Authority: Can revoke, suspend, or refuse licenses based on violations, felony convictions related to the profession, and misleading conduct.

Apprenticeship

Allowed Apprentices: One licensee can supervise up to 5 apprentices at a time.
Notification of Termination: Board must be notified of an apprentice's termination within 5 days; apprentices must also report changes in supervision within 30 days.
Sworn Statements: Apprentices must report activities on May 1 and November 1, certified by supervisors.

Facility Requirements

Chapel and Viewing Areas: Establishments must include designated areas for viewing and memorial services.
Preparation Room: Must have a minimum of 100 square feet strictly for preparing bodies, separated from other areas.
Safe Practices: Establishments must comply with health regulations, maintain confidential documentation, and ensure facilities are clean and operational.

Violations and Consequences

Illegal Operations: Unauthorized practice results in misdemeanor charges with fines and possible imprisonment.
Compliance: Complaints must be filed in writing; the board investigates allegations without needing prior warning.

Grandfather Clauses and Exemptions

Existing Establishments: Visitation service establishments licensed before July 12, 2006, are exempt from certain ownership requirements until they undergo changes in ownership or licensing.
Grandfather Clause Deadlines: Existing establishments must comply with new requirements by July 31, 2007.### Licensing and Notifications
Inspection items include a current General Price List (GPL), price lists for caskets, and outer burial containers.
Establishments must notify the board of changes in establishment supervisor within 5 working days.
An outgoing supervisor is required to inform the board within 5 working days of their departure.

License Continuation and Transfer

Existing establishment licenses can remain active for 30 days or until the next board meeting if there is a sale, lease, relocation, or name change, contingent on mutual consent of involved parties.

Temporary Supervision

In case of a KY licensed owner's death, the establishment can operate for 90 days under the temporary supervision of a licensed funeral director or embalmer.
A temporary supervisor can oversee one location at a time and must notify the board within 15 days of the owner’s death.

Requirements for Embalmers License

Out-of-state applicants seeking a KY embalmers license need a diploma from an accredited mortuary science school and either 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of college coursework or 10 years of full-time embalming practice.
Applicants must submit a current license copy, pass the KY exam, disclose disciplinary actions, and pay the requisite fee.

Fetal Death Definitions

Fetal death is defined as death prior to complete expulsion from the mother, without any signs of life (e.g., heartbeat, movement).
Fetal Death Registration is mandatory for fetal deaths weighing 350 grams or more or those with a gestational age of 20 weeks, to be filed within 10 days of delivery and does not apply to abortions.

Certificate Fees

Death certificates cost $8 for the first copy and $6 for each additional copy.
Birth certificates are priced at $10 each.

Delayed Death Registration

Delayed registration applies to the formal recording of a death after the standard timeframe.

Burial Transit Permits

Burial transit permits authorize the transport and burial of a body from the place of death before disposition and are required for common carrier shipments.

Interment Process

Interment involves burial with the body held in a hermetically sealed outer container made of materials like concrete, metal, or fiberglass.

Hierarchy of Next of Kin

Order of next of kin for decision-making includes the surviving spouse, adult children, parents, adult grandchildren, adult siblings, and closest adult relatives.

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