CA CREMATORY MANAGER TEST
2026 STUDY GUIDE
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉ Name the 8 systems that have some kind of control, either by the
operator or by an automated programmer.
Answer: 1) Electric Activated Door Control
2) Blower
3) Combustion Burner
4) Afterburner
5) Timer
6) Temperature Controller/Indicator
7) Chart Reorder
8) Opacity Monitor
◉ What is the next step after the 7 start-up steps?
Answer: Use a cardboard roller to insert case into primary chamber.
◉ If repositioning is necessary, what body part is likely to need to be
moved, and to where?
Answer: The trunk part of the torso or bone mass; to directly over the
flame of the burner.
,◉ How cool should the primary chamber be before attempting removal
of cremated remains?
Answer: Blow 400F
◉ What are the two steps involved in processing cremated remains?
Answer: 1) Removal of foreign objects
2) Reduction of particle size by grinding, crushing, pulverizing, etc to
consistency appropriate for disposition.
◉ Name 7 types of foreign objects whose removal is consistent with
processing.
Answer: 1) Pacemakers
2) Prosthesis
3) Dental Gold
4) Jewelry
5) Mementos
6) Screw, nails, or staples
7) Casket hardware not previously removed.
◉ 6 step procedure for processing cremated remains
Answer: 1) Check processor for cleanliness
2) Remove foreign material from remains
3) Retrieve ID disc
4) Place remains in processor and process
, 5) Brush all residue into catch tray
6) Take tray and tag to packaging table
◉ Minimum thickness of plastic bag inside urn.
Answer: 2 mm
◉ Where in urn should ID disc be placed?
Answer: On plastic tie that closes bag inside.
◉ What should be done if cremated remains do not fill urn completely?
Answer: Fill the balance with clean shredded paper.
◉ If urn lid is not completely secure, what should be sured to secure it?
Answer: Nylon filament tape.
◉ List eight layers of material for packaged cremated remains, from
inside to outside.
Answer: 1) Cremated remains
2) Plastic bag
3) Identification disc
4) Urn
5) Identification Label
6) Shipping Box
2026 STUDY GUIDE
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉ Name the 8 systems that have some kind of control, either by the
operator or by an automated programmer.
Answer: 1) Electric Activated Door Control
2) Blower
3) Combustion Burner
4) Afterburner
5) Timer
6) Temperature Controller/Indicator
7) Chart Reorder
8) Opacity Monitor
◉ What is the next step after the 7 start-up steps?
Answer: Use a cardboard roller to insert case into primary chamber.
◉ If repositioning is necessary, what body part is likely to need to be
moved, and to where?
Answer: The trunk part of the torso or bone mass; to directly over the
flame of the burner.
,◉ How cool should the primary chamber be before attempting removal
of cremated remains?
Answer: Blow 400F
◉ What are the two steps involved in processing cremated remains?
Answer: 1) Removal of foreign objects
2) Reduction of particle size by grinding, crushing, pulverizing, etc to
consistency appropriate for disposition.
◉ Name 7 types of foreign objects whose removal is consistent with
processing.
Answer: 1) Pacemakers
2) Prosthesis
3) Dental Gold
4) Jewelry
5) Mementos
6) Screw, nails, or staples
7) Casket hardware not previously removed.
◉ 6 step procedure for processing cremated remains
Answer: 1) Check processor for cleanliness
2) Remove foreign material from remains
3) Retrieve ID disc
4) Place remains in processor and process
, 5) Brush all residue into catch tray
6) Take tray and tag to packaging table
◉ Minimum thickness of plastic bag inside urn.
Answer: 2 mm
◉ Where in urn should ID disc be placed?
Answer: On plastic tie that closes bag inside.
◉ What should be done if cremated remains do not fill urn completely?
Answer: Fill the balance with clean shredded paper.
◉ If urn lid is not completely secure, what should be sured to secure it?
Answer: Nylon filament tape.
◉ List eight layers of material for packaged cremated remains, from
inside to outside.
Answer: 1) Cremated remains
2) Plastic bag
3) Identification disc
4) Urn
5) Identification Label
6) Shipping Box
