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Question 1Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

Under Michigan's Mortuary Science Code, which individual may lawfully embalm a dead human body in this state?

  1. A licensed funeral director acting under a mortuary science establishment's supervision
  2. A currently licensed embalmer, or a resident trainee working under direct supervision Correct answer.
  3. A certified crematory operator employed by a licensed establishment
  4. A registered apprentice who has completed classroom embalming instruction

Explanation

Michigan regulates embalming as a licensed activity: only a licensed embalmer, or a trainee/resident enrolled in an approved program while under supervision, may embalm. Unlicensed personnel may assist but cannot perform the procedure.

Question 2Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

In Michigan, a person must be licensed as an embalmer and funeral director before doing which of the following?

  1. Selling preneed funeral contracts as a registered seller
  2. Operating a crematory under a licensed establishment
  3. Entering into a contract to furnish funeral merchandise and services Correct answer.
  4. Transporting a deceased person to a licensed establishment

Explanation

Michigan requires funeral director licensure to contract for and arrange funeral services and merchandise. Preneed sales, transportation, and crematory operation each have their own regulatory treatment.

Question 3Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

How many hours of continuing education must a Michigan funeral director complete during each license renewal cycle?

  1. 8 hours
  2. 12 hours
  3. 16 hours
  4. 18 hours Correct answer.

Explanation

Michigan's occupational regulation of funeral directors and embalmers requires 18 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle. The hours must come from approved providers and cover specified subject areas.

Question 4Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan funeral establishment's license lapses. What is the status of funeral services arranged by that establishment while unlicensed?

  1. They are unlawful practice subject to disciplinary action against the establishment Correct answer.
  2. They are valid if the establishment files a late renewal within 30 days
  3. They are valid because the individual funeral director remained licensed
  4. They are valid if a licensed embalmer supervised the arrangements

Explanation

Operating a funeral establishment without a current license is unlawful practice under Michigan's Mortuary Science Code, regardless of individual staff licensure. Sanctions may follow for the establishment and responsible licensees.

Question 5Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

Which record must a Michigan funeral establishment retain documenting the identity of a deceased person received into its care?

  1. A preneed contract only
  2. A first-call or removal record identifying the deceased and the person authorizing removal Correct answer.
  3. A cremation authorization form only
  4. A copy of the decedent's driver license only

Explanation

Michigan requires establishments to maintain records identifying each deceased person received, including who authorized the removal. These records support accountability and inspection.

Question 6Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A family asks a Michigan funeral director to embalm a body when the deceased had a known infectious disease. What is the correct regulatory approach?

  1. Refuse embalming because infectious cases may not be embalmed
  2. Embalm only in a hospital morgue rather than the funeral establishment
  3. Embalm only after obtaining a court order
  4. Follow universal precautions and applicable health department requirements while performing the embalming Correct answer.

Explanation

Michigan does not prohibit embalming of infectious cases; instead, licensees must use standard precautions and comply with health department rules. The proper response is safe practice, not refusal.

Question 7Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

Under Michigan law, who has the right to make funeral arrangements for a deceased person when the decedent left no written instructions?

  1. The funeral director, based on the establishment's standard practice
  2. The county medical examiner in all cases
  3. The person with the highest priority under the statutory order, beginning with the surviving spouse Correct answer.
  4. The person who pays the funeral bill

Explanation

Michigan establishes a statutory priority list for the right to control disposition and arrangements, generally starting with the surviving spouse. The funeral director must follow that order rather than personal preference.

Question 8Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

Two adults with equal statutory priority disagree about cremation of a parent. What should the Michigan funeral director do?

  1. Choose the option preferred by the majority of surviving relatives
  2. Proceed with cremation because one of them signed the authorization
  3. Proceed with burial instead because it is less irreversible
  4. Refuse to act until the dispute is resolved, such as by written agreement or court order Correct answer.

Explanation

When persons of equal priority disagree, the funeral director should not proceed on one signature alone. The establishment should await resolution by agreement or judicial determination before acting.

Question 9Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

What must a Michigan funeral establishment do before cremating human remains?

  1. Obtain a court order in every case
  2. Obtain approval from the local zoning board
  3. Obtain a signed cremation authorization from the person with the right to control disposition and confirm the required waiting period Correct answer.
  4. Obtain the embalmer's written certification that cremation is appropriate

Explanation

Michigan requires written cremation authorization from the legally authorized person and observance of the statutory waiting period before cremation. These safeguards confirm authority and allow for any objection.

Question 10Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan crematory receives unidentified remains with no authorization paperwork. What is the appropriate action?

  1. Refuse the cremation until proper identification and written authorization are obtained Correct answer.
  2. Cremate only if the remains are embalmed first
  3. Cremate the remains and hold the ashes pending paperwork
  4. Store the remains indefinitely without notifying anyone

Explanation

Cremation requires confirmed identity and valid written authorization under Michigan rules. A crematory must not proceed without those prerequisites and should resolve the deficiency with the delivering establishment.

Question 11Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

Which practice by a Michigan funeral establishment is prohibited regarding the handling of cremated remains?

  1. Commingling cremated remains of different decedents without written consent of all authorizing parties Correct answer.
  2. Placing remains in an urn selected by the family
  3. Scattering remains on private property with the owner's written permission
  4. Returning the cremated remains to the authorizing family member

Explanation

Michigan prohibits commingling cremated remains of different persons absent the written consent of those authorized to control disposition. Returning remains, permitted scattering, and urn selection are lawful practices.

Question 12Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan funeral establishment advertises prices. Which requirement applies under the Mortuary Science Code?

  1. A written price list of goods and services must be available to the public on request Correct answer.
  2. Prices may be quoted only in person at the establishment
  3. Only casket prices must be disclosed
  4. Prices must be identical at all establishments in the county

Explanation

Michigan requires funeral establishments to maintain and provide a written price list of the goods and services they offer. This supports informed consumer choice before contracting.

Question 13Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan funeral director wants to require families to purchase a casket from the establishment as a condition of using its chapel for a visitation. Is this permitted?

  1. Yes, because the chapel is private property
  2. Yes, if the requirement is disclosed in the price list
  3. No, unless the family signs a waiver
  4. No, because conditioning facility use on purchasing merchandise from the establishment is prohibited Correct answer.

Explanation

Michigan consumer protection provisions bar tying the use of funeral establishment facilities or services to the purchase of merchandise from that establishment. Families may supply their own casket.

Question 14Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

What information must a Michigan preneed funeral contract disclose to the purchaser?

  1. Only the name of the funeral director assigned
  2. The embalmer's license number
  3. Only the total contract price
  4. The goods and services purchased, the price, and how funds are held or deposited Correct answer.

Explanation

Michigan preneed contract rules require disclosure of the merchandise and services covered, the contract price, and the funding arrangement. Buyers must understand what is guaranteed and how money is protected.

Question 15Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan funeral establishment holds preneed funds in trust. Which statement reflects the regulatory requirement?

  1. Funds must be deposited and maintained as required by law, with records available for inspection Correct answer.
  2. Funds must be held in cash at the establishment
  3. Funds may be used for general operating expenses until the death occurs
  4. Funds may be refunded to the seller at any time

Explanation

Michigan requires preneed funds to be deposited and maintained under the statutory trust or insurance funding rules, with accurate records subject to inspection. Diverting them to operations is prohibited.

Question 16Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan resident dies while traveling out of state. Which statement best describes the licensing expectation for the out-of-state funeral home shipping the remains into Michigan?

  1. It must hold a Michigan funeral establishment license to deliver remains
  2. It may ship under its home-state license while complying with Michigan transportation and filing requirements Correct answer.
  3. It must employ a Michigan-licensed embalmer for all shipments
  4. It must obtain a Michigan court order before shipment

Explanation

Michigan generally recognizes the out-of-state licensee for shipment purposes while requiring compliance with Michigan transportation documents and permits. A separate Michigan establishment license is not required to deliver remains.

Question 17Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

What is the role of the Michigan Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science?

  1. It advises on licensing standards and disciplinary matters within the state's occupational regulation framework Correct answer.
  2. It sets county burial fees
  3. It prosecutes criminal violations of the code in court
  4. It operates the state mortuary school

Explanation

The board functions within Michigan's occupational licensing structure, recommending and reviewing standards, licensing qualifications, and disciplinary matters. Enforcement authority rests with the state licensing agency, not the board as prosecutor.

Question 18Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan licensee is convicted of a felony unrelated to funeral service. What is the regulatory consequence?

  1. Automatic permanent revocation without hearing
  2. Only a written warning is permitted
  3. The conviction may be grounds for disciplinary action, including license suspension or revocation after proceedings Correct answer.
  4. No consequence because the offense is unrelated to practice

Explanation

Michigan licensing law treats certain convictions as grounds for discipline, subject to due process proceedings. The agency evaluates the conviction and may impose sanctions proportionate to the circumstances.

Question 19Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

Which action by a Michigan funeral director most clearly constitutes unprofessional conduct subject to discipline?

  1. Declining a case because the establishment lacks refrigeration capacity
  2. Referring a family to a grief counselor
  3. Falsifying a death certificate or disposition record Correct answer.
  4. Charging a price above the printed general price list

Explanation

Falsification of official records is a classic ground for disciplinary action because it undermines the integrity of the disposition process. Declining a case for genuine capacity limits and making referrals are not themselves violations.

Question 20Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan funeral establishment embalms a body and then learns the family never authorized embalming. What is the best compliance response?

  1. Take no action because embalming was already performed
  2. Destroy the embalming record to avoid liability
  3. Document the circumstances, notify the responsible parties, and review authorization procedures Correct answer.
  4. Bill the family an additional authorization fee

Explanation

Performing embalming without proper authorization is a compliance failure; the establishment should document what occurred, inform the authorized parties, and correct its procedures. Destroying records or charging extra worsens the violation.

Question 21Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

How does Michigan law generally treat the scattering of cremated remains on public land?

  1. It is subject to the rules of the managing public authority and must avoid prohibited areas Correct answer.
  2. It requires a court order in every instance
  3. It is prohibited everywhere in the state
  4. It is permitted anywhere without restriction

Explanation

Scattering on public property depends on the rules of the agency managing that land, and certain locations are restricted. Funeral providers should confirm local requirements before scattering.

Question 22Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

What minimum information must appear on a Michigan death certificate for the funeral director's certification portion?

  1. The embalmer's continuing education hours
  2. The family's consent to cremation only
  3. The certifier's statement and the funeral director's attestation of facts within their knowledge, such as disposition details Correct answer.
  4. The funeral director's personal opinion of the cause of death

Explanation

The funeral director certifies facts within their knowledge, such as date and place of disposition and identity, while the medical certifier completes cause of death. Funeral directors do not opine on medical cause.

Question 23Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan funeral establishment discovers that a deceased person's identity was mislabeled and the wrong body was embalmed. What regulatory principle applies?

  1. The error may be concealed if the family is not told
  2. Accurate identification is a core responsibility, and failures may constitute grounds for discipline and civil liability Correct answer.
  3. Only the embalmer, not the establishment, bears responsibility
  4. Identification errors are excused if corrected before the funeral

Explanation

Michigan regulation places a duty on establishments to accurately identify and track human remains. Misidentification can trigger disciplinary action and civil exposure, and concealment compounds the violation.

Question 24Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

Which individual is eligible to apply for a Michigan embalmer's license?

  1. A person licensed as a funeral director in another state without further review
  2. A person who has completed required education, apprenticeship or training, and examination requirements Correct answer.
  3. A person who holds a crematory operator certificate
  4. Any adult who has worked one year in a funeral home

Explanation

Michigan embalmer licensure requires completion of approved education, the required training or apprenticeship, and passing the examination. Work experience alone or an out-of-state license does not automatically qualify.

Question 25Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan funeral home wants to display a sign reading 'Licensed by the State of Michigan' before its establishment license is issued. What is the correct advice?

  1. The sign may be displayed if the funeral director is licensed
  2. The sign may be displayed if the local chamber of commerce approves
  3. Advertising licensure status before the license issues is misleading and should not be done Correct answer.
  4. The sign may be displayed because the application is pending

Explanation

Holding out as licensed before the establishment license is issued is misleading and can constitute a violation. The establishment should advertise licensed status only after licensure is effective.

Question 26Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

Under the Michigan Mortuary Science Code, which of the following is the minimum age for an individual to be eligible for a funeral director's license?

  1. 25 years
  2. 16 years
  3. 21 years
  4. 18 years Correct answer.

Explanation

Michigan requires that an applicant for a funeral director's license be at least 18 years of age, in addition to meeting education and examination requirements set by the Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science.

Question 27Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan funeral establishment must notify the Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science within how many days after a change in the establishment's name or address?

  1. 60 days
  2. 10 days
  3. 90 days
  4. 30 days Correct answer.

Explanation

The Michigan Mortuary Science Code requires a licensed funeral establishment to report a change of name or location to the Board within 30 days of the change, so that the license record remains accurate.

Question 28Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

Which document must a Michigan funeral director file with the local registrar to obtain a burial-transit permit before moving a body out of the county?

  1. A certified copy of the will
  2. A completed death certificate Correct answer.
  3. An embalming authorization
  4. A preneed contract

Explanation

In Michigan, the funeral director must file a completed death certificate with the local registrar, who then issues a burial-transit permit allowing the body to be moved or disposed of.

Question 29Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan funeral director is asked to embalm a body when the deceased had a known infectious disease. Which precaution is specifically required by the Mortuary Science Code?

  1. Obtain a court order
  2. Refuse the embalming entirely
  3. Use universal precautions and notify the embalmer Correct answer.
  4. Delay embalming for 48 hours

Explanation

The Code requires funeral service licensees to use universal precautions when handling remains with known infectious disease and to inform the embalmer so appropriate protection is used; refusal is not mandated.

Question 30Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

Which of the following must a Michigan funeral establishment provide to a family before services are selected, according to the Mortuary Science Code?

  1. A burial vault contract
  2. A general price list Correct answer.
  3. A cemetery plot deed
  4. A casket warranty

Explanation

Michigan requires funeral establishments to give families a general price list before they select services, allowing informed comparison of the costs of goods and services offered.

Question 31Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan funeral director is licensed but the establishment license has lapsed. Which activity is the director permitted to perform?

  1. Provide funeral directing services only after the establishment license is renewed Correct answer.
  2. Embalm remains at the unlicensed establishment
  3. Make funeral arrangements at the unlicensed establishment
  4. Sell preneed contracts at the unlicensed establishment

Explanation

Funeral directing and embalming must be performed at or through a licensed funeral establishment; if the establishment license lapses, the director may not provide those services there until the license is renewed.

Question 32Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

What is the required disposition of the general price list when a Michigan funeral establishment provides it to a family?

  1. The list must be filed with the Board
  2. The family must sign and return a copy
  3. The list must be notarized
  4. The establishment must retain a copy for at least one year Correct answer.

Explanation

Michigan regulations require the funeral establishment to keep a copy of the general price list on file for at least one year after it is provided, so that compliance can be verified.

Question 33Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

Which of the following is a duty of the Michigan Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science?

  1. Operate crematories
  2. Issue licenses and enforce the Mortuary Science Code Correct answer.
  3. Conduct funerals
  4. Set cemetery plot prices

Explanation

The Board is the regulatory body that examines applicants, issues licenses, and enforces the Mortuary Science Code; it does not provide funeral services or operate facilities.

Question 34Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan funeral director discovers that a preneed contract was funded with a life insurance policy rather than a trust. Which statement best describes the regulatory treatment of such funding?

  1. Only cash funding is permitted
  2. Insurance-funded preneed must comply with disclosure and refund requirements Correct answer.
  3. Insurance funding is prohibited under all circumstances
  4. Insurance funding requires Board preapproval for each contract

Explanation

Michigan permits preneed contracts to be funded by insurance, but the contract must disclose the funding method and comply with refund and cancellation provisions applicable to insurance-funded arrangements.

Question 35Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

Under Michigan law, which individual has priority to make funeral arrangements when the decedent left no written instructions and was not married?

  1. The funeral director
  2. A distant cousin
  3. A close friend
  4. The adult children Correct answer.

Explanation

Michigan's statutory priority list places the decedent's adult children ahead of friends and more distant relatives when no spouse or written designation exists.

Question 36Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan funeral home wants to employ a person who is not licensed to answer phones and schedule arrangements. Which statement is correct?

  1. Unlicensed persons may embalm under supervision
  2. Unlicensed persons may sign death certificates
  3. Unlicensed persons may perform clerical duties but not funeral directing Correct answer.
  4. Unlicensed persons may not be employed in any capacity

Explanation

Michigan allows unlicensed staff to perform clerical and administrative tasks, but only licensed funeral directors may provide funeral directing services such as making arrangements.

Question 37Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

What is the consequence for a Michigan funeral establishment that fails to maintain required records of funeral contracts?

  1. No consequence if the family does not complain
  2. Automatic license revocation
  3. A warning only
  4. Disciplinary action including fines or license suspension Correct answer.

Explanation

Failure to keep required records is a violation of the Mortuary Science Code and may result in disciplinary action by the Board, including fines, suspension, or other sanctions.

Question 38Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan funeral director is asked to release a body to a person who claims to be the decedent's domestic partner but has no legal documentation. What is the best course of action?

  1. Verify authority under the statutory priority list before releasing Correct answer.
  2. Release the body immediately
  3. Release the body only after embalming
  4. Refuse all releases until a court order is obtained

Explanation

The funeral director must confirm that the person requesting release has legal authority according to Michigan's statutory priority list; a domestic partner without documentation may not have priority over other relatives.

Question 39Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

Which of the following best describes the continuing education requirement for Michigan funeral directors?

  1. No continuing education is required
  2. Continuing education is required only for embalmers
  3. A minimum number of hours must be completed each renewal cycle Correct answer.
  4. Continuing education is optional but encouraged

Explanation

Michigan requires licensed funeral directors to complete a specified number of continuing education hours during each renewal cycle to maintain licensure.

Question 40Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan funeral establishment uses a retort that has not been inspected as required. What is the regulatory consequence?

  1. The retort may be used if the family consents
  2. Only a verbal warning is issued
  3. The crematory may continue operating indefinitely
  4. The establishment may face disciplinary action and must cease using the retort until compliant Correct answer.

Explanation

Crematory equipment must meet inspection and safety requirements; using a noncompliant retort is a violation that can lead to discipline and requires the establishment to stop using it until it is compliant.

Question 41Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

Which statement correctly describes the handling of cremated remains by a Michigan funeral establishment when the authorizing agent cannot be located?

  1. The remains must be scattered without notice
  2. The remains may be given to any relative
  3. The remains must be retained for a specified period before final disposition Correct answer.
  4. The remains may be discarded immediately

Explanation

Michigan requires cremated remains to be held for a defined period when the authorizing agent cannot be located, after which the establishment may follow statutory procedures for final disposition.

Question 42Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan funeral director signs a death certificate certifying the cause of death. Which statement is correct?

  1. The funeral director may certify the cause of death
  2. The local registrar may certify the cause
  3. The funeral director may certify if the family agrees
  4. Only the attending physician or medical examiner may certify the cause of death Correct answer.

Explanation

The funeral director certifies the facts of death for the certificate but does not certify the cause of death; that portion must be completed by the attending physician, medical examiner, or other authorized person.

Question 43Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

Which of the following is required for a Michigan funeral establishment to offer cremation services?

  1. A federal license
  2. No additional authorization beyond the establishment license
  3. A permit from the local health department only
  4. A separate crematory license Correct answer.

Explanation

Operating a crematory in Michigan requires a separate crematory license in addition to the funeral establishment license, and the crematory must meet facility and operational standards.

Question 44Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan funeral director is asked to embalm a body against the written objection of the deceased's authorized representative. What should the director do?

  1. Proceed because embalming is always required
  2. Embalm only if the funeral is open casket
  3. Obtain a court order to override the objection
  4. Respect the objection and not embalm Correct answer.

Explanation

Michigan law gives the authorized representative the right to object to embalming, and the funeral director must honor that objection unless a legal exception applies.

Question 45Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

What is the required action when a Michigan funeral establishment discovers that a death certificate contains an error after filing?

  1. Create a new death certificate
  2. Notify the family only
  3. File an amendment with the local registrar Correct answer.
  4. Ignore the error

Explanation

Errors on a filed death certificate must be corrected through the amendment process with the local registrar, rather than by ignoring the error or creating a new certificate.

Question 46Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

Which of the following practices by a Michigan funeral director would most likely be considered a violation of the Mortuary Science Code?

  1. Using a licensed embalmer
  2. Requiring the purchase of a casket for direct cremation Correct answer.
  3. Providing a written estimate
  4. Offering a discount for prepayment

Explanation

Michigan prohibits tying the purchase of goods, such as a casket, to the selection of services like direct cremation; requiring a casket as a condition is an unlawful tie-in.

Question 47Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan funeral establishment is cited for a violation. Which of the following is a possible sanction the Board may impose?

  1. Criminal imprisonment
  2. Seizure of personal assets
  3. License suspension or revocation Correct answer.
  4. Mandatory closure of all funeral homes in the county

Explanation

The Board may impose professional discipline such as license suspension or revocation, fines, or probation; it does not have authority to impose criminal imprisonment or seize assets.

Question 48Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan funeral director is asked to accept a body from out of state for burial. Which requirement applies to the incoming body?

  1. A burial-transit permit from the originating state is required Correct answer.
  2. The body must be re-embalmed in Michigan
  3. The body must be cremated
  4. No permit is needed

Explanation

Michigan requires that a body transported from another state be accompanied by a burial-transit permit or equivalent authorization from the originating jurisdiction before burial or disposition.

Question 49Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

Which statement accurately describes the scope of the Michigan Mortuary Science Code regarding the practice of embalming by a licensed funeral director?

  1. Embalming is unregulated
  2. A funeral director may embalm without an embalmer's license
  3. Embalming may be performed by any employee
  4. A funeral director must also hold an embalmer's license to embalm Correct answer.

Explanation

In Michigan, embalming is a separately licensed activity; a funeral director who wishes to embalm must also hold an embalmer's license, and unlicensed employees may not embalm.

Question 50Michigan funeral service laws and rules (Mortuary Science Code / occupational regulation)

A Michigan funeral home advertises a package price that excludes required items. Under the Mortuary Science Code, what is the establishment required to do?

  1. Nothing, because package pricing is unregulated
  2. Obtain Board approval for the advertisement
  3. Disclose that the price excludes certain items and provide a general price list Correct answer.
  4. Include all items in the package price

Explanation

Michigan requires advertising to be accurate and not misleading; if a package price excludes required items, the establishment must disclose the exclusions and make the general price list available.