AAMI Funeral Home Management and Merchandising Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers Veteran - Correct Answer Someone who has served in the Armed forces The purposes of the arrangement conference are to: - Correct Answer 1. Neutralize the family's feelings and build rapport
- Obtain Vital Statistics
- Plan the funeral
- Sell merchandise
Department of Veterans Affairs - Correct Answer Provide benefits to Veterans who were honorably discharged Burial Allowance (Form #21-530) - Correct Answer Must be filed withing 2 years of the date of final disposition Bereaved family would receive $300 upon approval Additional $150 if buried in a state owned cemetery (Not a National Cemetery) When filing for Veteran Benefits: - Correct Answer Copy of the Honorable Discharge (DD-214) Certified Copy of the Death Certificate Notify the Registrar of Vital Statistics when filing the death certificate of a deceased veteran as they may be able to provide free certified copies for the purposes of filing for VA Benefits Itemized copy of the funeral bill Completed form #21-530 Form #90-2008 - Correct Answer Application for United States Flag for Burial Purposes When should you apply for a flag? - Correct Answer Before the funeral takes place 1 / 3
Where can you obtain a flag? - Correct Answer At any first, second, or third class post office, at the fourth class post offices in the county seats or at any field station of the Veterans Administration (VA), including contact offices.The order of preference for signing the VA Form # 9
0-2008 is: - Correct Answer 1. Next of kin or other relative;
- Person making the funeral arrangements;
- Funeral director
- Representative of a veterans' organization having charge of the funeral;
- Other person having knowledge of the eligibility
- Children, according to age
- Parents, adoptive parents, stepparents and foster parents
- Brothers or sisters, including half-blood siblings
- Uncles or aunts;
- Nephews or nieces;
- Others, cousins, grandparents, etc.
of the deceased and acting in the interest of his (or her) family.The order of preference to entitlement of the flag: - Correct Answer 1. Widow or widower
If two relatives having equal entitlement request the flag? - Correct Answer It would go to the elder of the two Can a flag be issued to a widow/widower who is separated from the deceased? - Correct Answer Yes.As long as the widow/widower is not remarried.Can a flag be issued to a widow/widower who was separated from the deceased and then remarried? - Correct Answer No. Unless the application for the flag was made prior to the remarriage.Form #40-1330 - Correct Answer Application for Headstone / Marker. 2 / 3
What is the time limit for filing for a Headstone/Marker? - Correct Answer There is no time limit.The nearest relative, funeral director or other person may request a headstone or marker when: - Correct Answer When interment is in a cemetery other than a Veterans Administration or National Cemetery Filing for a Headstone/Marker - Correct Answer Completed form #40-1330 and a copy of Honorable Discharge (DD-214) The V.A. will pay the cost of transportation when: - Correct Answer When a Veteran dies as a result of a Service-Connected Disability and is in receipt of disability compensation Members of the Armed Forces who die while on active duty can receive what kinds of Government benefits? - Correct Answer Preparation of the deceased, dressing and casketing, transportation and the aforementioned burial benefits In the event an active service person dies in an area where there is no contract for funeral services, the local funeral home should use what form? - Correct Answer Form #DD-1375 Burial at sea is available to: - Correct Answer 1. members and former members of Uniformed Services
- U.S. Civilian Marine Personnel of the Military Sealift Command.
- Dependents of members and former members of Uniformed Services
- U.S. Citizens who by notable service or by outstanding contributions to the U.S. are eligible
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What kind of casket is needed for a burial at sea? - Correct Answer A metal casket The metal casket will be drilled with twelve holes, two inches in diameter in the top, bottom and sides of the casket. Why? - Correct Answer In order to allow a better flow of sea water to sink the casket.The metal casket would be enclosed with six metal or durable fabric bands ¾ inches wide to: - Correct Answer Assure that the casket lid will not open on impact with the water