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

• A. physicians
• B. funeral service staff
• C. immediate family members
• D. attorneys

Answer: (C)

The key idea is privacy and the right to access sensitive information. Information on a death certificate is confidential and should be shared only with individuals who have a direct, legitimate interest in the decedent’s affairs. Immediate family members are the ones most directly affected and typically need the details to arrange the funeral, verify identity, and handle related legal or financial tasks. Without explicit consent or a legal obligation, sharing those details with others risks breaching confidentiality.

Physicians, attorneys, or other funeral service staff do not automatically have a right to discuss or disclose the certificate’s contents unless the family has granted permission or a legal requirement exists. That’s why immediate family members are the best answer: they carry the direct interest and authority to access this information.