FL Funeral Juris flashcards
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- Funeral director scope
- A licensed funeral director arranges and supervises funeral services, transports human remains, and files death certificates; may not embalm unless separately licensed.
- Embalmer scope
- A licensed embalmer disinfects and preserves human remains; must complete required education and internship and may not direct funerals unless also licensed as a funeral director.
- Direct disposer scope
- A direct disposer arranges for burial or cremation without a funeral service or viewing; may not embalm or conduct funeral services.
- Removal service license
- A removal service is licensed to remove human remains only; it may not embalm, funeral direct, or make funeral arrangements.
- Cinerator facility license
- A cinerator facility is licensed for cremation of human remains and must comply with Chapter 497 and rule 64B23-6 standards for cremation.
- Funeral establishment license
- A funeral establishment must be licensed and have a preparation room, required equipment, and be separate from living quarters.
- Cremation authorization
- A written cremation authorization signed by the legally authorized person is required before cremation; a 48-hour waiting period applies unless waived.
- Embalming authorization
- Written authorization from the legally authorized person is required before embalming, and the embalming must be documented in the establishment's records.
- Identification of remains
- Before embalming or cremation, the licensee must verify and document the identity of the human remains using a identification tag or band.
- Preparation room requirements
- A funeral establishment preparation room must have an embalming table, sink, ventilation, and sanitation equipment, and must be physically separate from living quarters.
- Direct disposition contract
- A direct disposer must provide a written contract disclosing the total cost and the disposition chosen before providing services.
- License display
- A licensee must display their license at the place of practice and report a change of address to the Department within 30 days.
- Department of Financial Services
- The Department of Financial Services, through the Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services, regulates the funeral industry in Florida.
- Board composition
- The Board of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services has 9 members appointed by the Governor, including funeral directors, embalmers, consumer members, and a cemetery representative.
- Probable cause determination
- The Board determines whether probable cause exists to file formal charges against a licensee after the Department investigates a complaint.
- Disciplinary guidelines
- Rule 69K-30, Florida Administrative Code, sets forth a range of penalties for specific violations of Chapter 497 and Board rules.
- Formal hearing
- A licensee may request a formal hearing under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, to contest disciplinary action; an administrative law judge conducts the hearing.
- Cease and desist order
- The Department may issue a cease and desist order and impose administrative fines for unlicensed practice or violations of Chapter 497.
- Board annual report
- The Board must annually report to the Governor and Legislature on its activities, including disciplinary actions and rule changes.
- License renewal cycle
- Funeral director and embalmer licenses are renewed biennially on October 31 of odd-numbered years, with a renewal fee set by the Department.
- Funeral director CE hours
- Funeral directors and embalmers must complete 12 hours of continuing education per biennium, including 1 hour of HIV/AIDS, 1 hour of medical errors, and 2 hours of laws and rules.
- Direct disposer CE hours
- Direct disposers must complete 8 hours of continuing education per biennium, including 1 hour of HIV/AIDS and 1 hour of medical errors.
- Funeral director internship
- A funeral director intern must register with the Department and complete a 12-month internship under a licensed funeral director before licensure.
- Embalmer internship
- An embalmer intern must register with the Department and complete a 12-month internship under a licensed embalmer before licensure.
- Late renewal penalty
- A late renewal fee is imposed for licenses renewed after the expiration date; failure to renew within 6 months may result in suspension or revocation.
- CE record retention
- Licensees must retain certificates of completion for continuing education for 4 years and provide them to the Department upon request.
- Preneed contract definition
- A preneed contract is a written contract for funeral services or merchandise to be provided upon death, signed by the purchaser.
- Preneed trust funding
- Funds paid under a trust-funded preneed contract must be deposited into a trust account within 30 days of receipt, with specific exceptions for insurance-funded contracts.
- Preneed cancellation right
- A purchaser may cancel a preneed contract within 7 days of signing without penalty and receive a full refund of all funds paid.
- Preneed annual report
- A preneed licensee must file an annual report with the Department, including a financial statement and verification of trust funds.
- Preneed contract disclosures
- A preneed contract must disclose whether the price is guaranteed and whether the purchaser may transfer the contract to another funeral establishment.
- Unethical solicitation
- A licensee must not solicit business at the scene of a death or in a hospital or nursing home without permission, or engage in uninvited solicitation.
- Confidentiality duty
- A licensee must maintain confidentiality of client information and not disclose personal or financial information without consent, except as required by law.