NYS FD Law 3

What is the purpose of the electronic death certificates system implemented by the Department of Health in New York State?

• To increase the cost of death registration

• To design, implement, and maintain a system for collecting, storing, recording, transmitting, amending, correcting, and authenticating information related to deaths

• To decrease the transparency of death records

• To limit the issuance of death certificates

What is the mandatory fee associated with the burial-transit permit in New York State?

• $10

• $20

• $30

• $40

Within how many hours must a death be registered in New York State after the person is found?

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 72 hours

• 96 hours

What is the name of New York City's electronic system used for registering vital events?

• e-Health

• e-Vital

• e-Register

• e-Document

Who is responsible for filing the burial-transit permit if no person is in charge at the place of disposition?

• The local registrar

• The person who found the body

• The funeral director

• The primary registration district officer

What is the maximum number of days a funeral home or crematory must keep the cremated remains if they are not claimed?

• 90 days

• 120 days

• 150 days

• 180 days

According to the document, who has the authority to authorize a cremation?

• Any family member of the deceased

• The person with the priority right to control the disposition of the remains

• The crematory operator

• The local government official

What must be removed from the deceased before cremation according to the document?

• Clothing

• Jewelry

• Battery pack

• Hair accessories

Who can the unclaimed cremated remains be given to, as per the document?

• Any local charity

• A qualified veteran service

• The nearest hospital

• A public cemetery

What information must the funeral director share with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs?

• The cost of the cremation

• The date and time of the funeral service

• The personal details of the deceased's family

• The funeral arrangements and other related information