- (a) All apprentice funeral directors shall submit fifty (50) case reports during the term of apprenticeship.
(b) The case reports must document that each of the following responsibilities was performed:
- (1) Either make the arrangements or observe the arrangements being made with the family, including the selection of merchandise;
- (2) Make the church set-up and organize how family and friends are to be directed;
- (3) Direct family, or assist in doing so, at the funeral and cemetery service, and dismiss family and friends at the conclusion of the service;
- (4) Be in charge of the movement of the casket and instruct the pallbearers;
- (5) Organize the funeral procession, and determine where and how parking is to be done, either chapel or church, or any other place;
- (6) Arrange flowers;
- (7) Direct movement of people when viewing remains, at either chapel, church, or any other place;
- (8) Organize “Order of Service” with minister and musicians;
- (9) Prepare notice of service or obituary;
- (10) Order copy or copies of death certificates;
- (11) Prepare funeral service programs or video life tributes;
- (12) When appropriate, coordinate veteran arrangements such as flag, honor guard, marker, etc.;
(13) Process file documentation, such as:
- (A) Information sheet;
- (B) Insurance assignment or assignments; and
- (C) Final billing statement;
- (14) File claim on assigned insurance or annuity policies, and social security benefits; and
- (15) Make removals.