A funeral director may discuss information on a death certificate ONLY with...

• A. Public records office
• B. Friends of the family
• C. Immediate family members
• D. Funeral home staff

Answer: (C)

Privacy of vital-record information requires limiting discussion to those with a legitimate right to know, typically immediate family members. The death certificate contains sensitive personal data, and sharing those details with people outside the immediate family can violate confidentiality and privacy expectations. Public records offices aren’t casual discussion partners; access to records is governed by legal procedures and proper authorization, not everyday conversation. While funeral home staff are involved in handling arrangements, the sensitive information should remain with those who have a direct and legitimate need to know, which is usually the immediate family.