49 Pa. Code § 13.38 - Instruction

A preceptor shall be prepared to instruct a resident intern in the theory and practice of all aspects of funeral service, including the following:

(1) The laws of the Commonwealth which pertain to the profession, specifically to include the act, and this chapter.

(2) The complete theory of funeral directing services, including the following:

(i) Initial call details.

(ii) Embalming.

(iii) Cosmetizing of bodies.

(iv) Dressing of bodies.

(v) Directing funerals.

(vi) Selling of funeral service merchandise.

(vii) Recordkeeping.

(viii) Purchasing of necessary supplies.

(ix) Preparing death certificates and documents.

(x) Preparing applications for certain death benefits, such as Social Security, Veterans Administration, insurance companies and lodges.

(xi) Follow-up service to the family after the funeral service has been completed.

(xii) Counseling of families on the types of services and merchandise available.

(xiii) Instruction of prepaid burial accounts.

(xiv) Professional responsibilities.

Notes

49 Pa. Code § 13.38