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What is disorderly conduct?
What is a funeral procession?
Two or more vehicles accompanying the remains of a deceased person led by law enforcement or funeral director.
In a procession, the operator proceeding in the same direction shall not _____ except on a highway marked for two or more lanes.
pass
A beneficiary of a life insurance policy has a legal duty to spend that money on funeral debts.
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What is the minimum burial depth?
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Who must witness disinterment?
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How long in advance must a party give notice for removal of graves?
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How many members are on the board of funeral service?
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Board members for funeral service receive pay for their service.
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What is the purpose of embalming?
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A funeral establishment must have a _____ manager.
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Match the following terms related to funerals:
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Study Notes
Disorderly Conduct
- Defined as engaging in actions that disrupt any funeral, memorial, or family processional, including military funerals.
- Prohibits displays or speeches containing hate language within 300 feet of the site one hour before and after the event.
Funeral Procession
- Consists of two or more vehicles carrying a deceased person, led by law enforcement or a funeral director with flashing lights.
- Vehicles must travel on the right side of the road.
In a Procession
- Drivers must not pass unless on a highway with two or more lanes for moving traffic.
Provision of Life Insurance
- Licensed funeral directors or employees may inquire about the provision of life insurance using a death notification or written authorization from a legal representative.
Beneficiary Obligations
- A beneficiary of a life insurance policy is not legally required to use the funds for the deceased's funeral expenses.
Minimum Burial Depth
- Requires burial vaults or encasements to be at least 18 inches below the ground surface.
- Exceptions exist for mausoleums or family-owned cemeteries established before January 1, 1989.
Removal of Graves
- The state of North Carolina may remove graves as necessary for governmental duties.
- Churches may remove graves to construct or expand facilities.
Electric Power Company
- May remove graves if it owns land designated for use as a reservoir.
Notification for Grave Removal
- A party disinterring graves must notify the next of kin 30 days in advance, using proper procedures and publishing notices.
Witnessing Disinterment
- Disinterments must be witnessed by a licensed funeral director or appropriate officials, including local health directors.
Board of Funeral Service
- Composed of nine members, with appointments including recommendations from funeral director associations and the general assembly.
- Members serve staggered three-year terms.
Definitions of Burial
- Burial encompasses interment in any form, cremation, and transportation of dead human bodies.
Chapel
- Defined as a facility dedicated to the repose of dead human bodies, separate from funeral establishment premises.
Dead Human Body
- Includes fetuses beyond the second trimester and cremation ashes.
Embalming
- Involves preservation and disinfection of bodies using chemicals but excludes simple washing or religious preparations.
Funeral Directing
- Engages in all aspects of funeral service except embalming.
Funeral Director
- Any individual involved in funeral directing services.
Funeral Establishment
- Premises used for the care, arrangement, and preparation of dead bodies for public funeral services.
Funeral Service
- Refers to the collective duties of funeral service licensees in response to death.
Board Positions
- Key officers include a president, vice president, and secretary, serving for one year without pay; reimbursement for expenses is possible.
Board Inspections
- Inspections may occur during business hours, including slightly before or after.
Inspector Requirements
- Must be a licensed funeral service professional.
Licensee Qualifications
- Candidates must be 18+, possess good moral character, graduate from an approved funeral directing program, and pass necessary examinations.
Continuing Education
- A requirement of five hours of continuing education annually, with excess hours permitted to carry over.
Burial Transit Permit
- Required for any body leaving the state.
Permit Exemptions
- Certain professionals and immediate family members are exempt from permit requirements for body removal.
Transporter Requirements
- Must be over 18, have a valid driver’s license, and proof of liability insurance, along with good moral character.
Transport Vehicle Regulations
- Vehicles used for transport must be covered or secured to prevent public view and must not allow photography without permission.
Transport Violations
- Penalties include a $5,000 fine or revocation of transport privileges for infractions.
No Transport Permit
- Classified as a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Permit Display Requirement
- All funeral establishments are required to display a valid permit.
Funeral Manager Mandate
- Each funeral facility must have a licensed manager.
Embalming Establishments
- Must be officially registered.
Preparation Room Standards
- Every establishment must have a private prep room that meets strict hygiene and equipment standards.
Access to Prep Room
- Restricted to licensees, authorized personnel, and certain legally permitted individuals.
Ownership Licensing
- At least one owner of a funeral establishment must hold a valid license.
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