Asked by Tiffany Dollente on Jun 14, 2024

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

A) Embalming is required by law in most situations.
B) The casket represents approximately 60 percent of all funeral expenses.
C) Approximately one‑fourth of the money paid to the funeral director, in a typical funeral, is disbursed to others (minister, flowers, etc.) .
D) The median cost of a funeral does take into account cemetery, monument or marker costs, crematory fees, and flowers and obituaries.

Embalming

A process of preserving a deceased body to delay decomposition, typically involving the use of chemicals.

Funeral Expenses

The costs associated with conducting a funeral, which may include fees for a funeral home's services, burial or cremation, and memorial services.

Median Cost

The middle value in a list of costs, where half of the figures are higher and half are lower, providing a measure that is less affected by extreme values.

  • Gain knowledge about the historical development and practices of funeral services in the United States.
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Mhamad JarrarJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The statement that approximately one-fourth of the money paid to the funeral director in a typical funeral is disbursed to others (minister, flowers, etc.) is true. This reflects the practice of allocating a portion of the funeral expenses to cover costs associated with services and items provided by third parties.