Question 1

Which of the following statements is true concerning the National Funeral Directors Association?

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Question 2

The life insurance policy which tends to have the lowest premiums for the greatest amount of coverage is:

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Term life insurance typically has the lowest premiums for the greatest amount of coverage. This is because it provides coverage for a set period of time (the term), and does not build cash value like whole life insurance or universal life insurance. As a result, term life insurance is generally the most affordable option for those looking to purchase life insurance.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true concerning the practice of embalming and preparation of the body for burial?

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In the 1920s, many funeral directors sought to make the corpse look as though it were alive, leading to the use of cosmetics and other techniques in the preparation of the body for burial. A is false as embalming was used for centuries before World War I. B is false as the germ theory of disease did impact the popularity of embalming, as it was seen as a way to prevent the spread of disease.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is false?

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The "ideology of separate spheres" actually contributed to a more private and restricted discussion of death in American society. It emphasized the separation of public and private spheres, and death was seen as a private matter that should be contained within the home and family. This led to the development of funerary rituals and mourning practices that were conducted within the family and excluded outsiders.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is false regarding immediate disposition of the body and memorial services in the United States?

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Memorial services can be religious or non-religious in nature, depending on the wishes of the deceased or their family.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is false concerning death-related behavior of Americans during the Victorian period of history?

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Question 7

Advice given in the text regarding life insurance policies was:

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The text advises readers to shop around and compare the benefits of different life insurance policies before making a decision. It also suggests becoming well-informed by reading consumer magazines or speaking to knowledgeable consumers. Therefore, both options B and D are correct. The other options (A and C) are not recommended or applicable.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is false regarding cremation practices in the United States?

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Question 9

Which of the following is the most popular means of disposition in the United States?

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Question 10

The Puritans encouraged each other to _____________ death.

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Question 11

Which of the following statements is true regarding the itemization of funeral costs?

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The Federal Trade Commission's Funeral Rule, established in 1984, requires funeral homes to provide itemized price lists to help consumers understand costs and make informed decisions.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true regarding funeral licensing in the United States?

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Question 13

Which of the following statements is true regarding funeral practices in the United States?

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According to the National Funeral Directors Association, approximately one-fourth of the money paid to the funeral director in a typical funeral is money which is disbursed to others (i.e. minister, flowers, etc.). Embalming is not required by law in most situations and the cost of a casket usually represents around 30% of funeral expenses.

Question 14

The cemetery that stimulated the spread of other cemeteries all over the country was:

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Mount Auburn Cemetery, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is considered the first "rural cemetery" in the United States. It was established in 1831 and became a model for other cemeteries across the country. Its design incorporated natural landscaping, monuments, and paths for visitors to walk through, creating a peaceful and scenic park-like atmosphere. The success of Mount Auburn led to the development of other rural cemeteries, which became popular throughout the 19th century.

Question 15

According to Irion, which of the following is the most important need of the bereaved?

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According to Irion, the most important need of the bereaved is the need for reality. This involves accepting the reality of the loss and the fact that the person will never come back. It is essential for the bereaved to face the truth of the situation, even though it may be difficult and painful.

Question 16

Which of the following was not employed by cemetery superintendents in order to eliminate the suggestions of death in the cemetery.

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Encouraging above ground monuments would not eliminate the suggestions of death, as they are often associated with traditional grave markers.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true regarding the practice of embalming the dead body?

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Embalming may be required by law when a body is transported by plane or across state lines to prevent the spread of disease. A and D are false statements. B is also a false statement as embalming is not required for any specific cause of death.

Question 18

Which of the following reasons accounted for the shift in the American culture to have cemeteries in the rural setting as compared to the city?

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All of the options listed played a role in the shift towards rural cemeteries. Concerns about health hazards in densely populated city areas, as well as limited space and high land prices, made it more practical and desirable to have burial grounds located in rural areas.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is false concerning death-related behavior of the Puritans?

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Puritans did not embalm their dead in the customary sense. It was seen as a violation of the body's natural state and unnecessary since they believed in the eventual resurrection of the body. Instead, they would wash and dress the body in simple clothes before the burial.

Question 20

The middle class in the late 19th century achieved "death with order" by

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The middle class in the late 19th century achieved "death with order" by adopting the separate sphere ideology, which involved men's work away from the home and women's work separate from men's. This ideology helped to create order and structure in society, including in the process of death and mourning. Specialized professionals, such as funeral directors and medical practitioners, were also involved in the process, further contributing to the sense of orderliness. Option A is incorrect because it idealizes death as a family event, whereas the separation of spheres meant that death was not necessarily a shared experience. Option B is incorrect because the middle class did strive to achieve "death with order." Option D is not as significant a factor in achieving "death with order" as the separate sphere ideology.

Quiz 11: The Business of Dying