MOR 315 - Funeral Law II

1. Acquire an understanding of the principles of mortuary laws
   1. Define terminology associated with funeral service laws
   2. Identify sources of funeral service law
   3. Explain legal definitions of death
   4. Explain obligations of disposition
2. Gain an understanding of the principles of mortuary law relating to the funeral home/funeral director
   1. Identify torts involving a dead body
   2. Explain control and liability of disposition
   3. Explain funeral establishment regulations
   4. Explain cemetery and crematory regulations
   5. Explain the laws pertaining to funeral service practices
3. Acquire an understanding of the functions of the licensure process for funeral directors and embalmers
   1. Explain universal license criteria
   2. Explain Iowa licensure requirements
   3. Describe the process for obtaining a funeral director’s/embalmer’s license
4. Acquire an understanding of the responsibilities according to professional licensing
   1. State the limitations imposed upon the practice of funeral director/embalmer
   2. Identify the responsibilities of the funeral director to the families that called him/her to serve
   3. Identify the responsibilities of the funeral director to other professionals
5. Acquire an understanding of probate law
   1. Define the laws which govern the disposition of an estate
   2. Explain wills
   3. Explain the procedures of a person dying interstate
   4. Explain the administration of an estate
6. Gain an understanding of federal regulations
   1. Explain the Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule
   2. Describe the Environmental Protection Agency rules that relate to funeral services
   3. Relate the wage and hour laws to funeral service situations
7. Gain a thorough understanding of the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as it relates to funeral directors/embalmers
   1. Become aware of the formaldehyde standards
   2. Communicate the elements of the Blood borne pathogen standards
   3. Initiate a plan to accomplish a Hazard Communication standard
   4. Recognize the requirements of the Medical records standards
8. Acquire an understanding of Iowa laws which regulate funeral service practices
   1. Explain the grounds for issuance, revocation, suspension, and renewal of Iowa funeral director and embalmers licenses
   2. Describe the rules and regulations which affect the practice of funeral services
   3. Explain the purpose of the state Board of Mortuary Science Examiners
9. Gain an understanding of Iowa laws which regulate funeral service practices
   1. Explain the laws pertaining to the transportation of human remains
   2. Identify the requirements of funeral establishments
   3. discuss the minimum standards for conducting funerals
   4. Become familiar with pre-funded funeral arrangements