CA Crematory Manager Exam Questions with Detailed Verified Answers
(latest 2026|2027 updates) Already Graded A+| Cremation, Hydrolysis,
Compliance, Health & Safety Code
How shall the crematory operate an ID system? - Correct Answer -The crematory shall maintain an ID
system of each decedent from when it accepts delivery of human remains until it releases cremated
remains to a third party.
After cremation/hydrolysis, an identifying disk, tab, or other permanent label shall be placed within the
urn or cremated remains container before the cremated remains are released from the crematory.
What information must be retained for accurate records of every hydrolysis? - Correct Answer -(1) Name
of the referring funeral director, if any.
(2) Name of the deceased.
(3) Date of the hydrolysis.
(4) Name of the hydrolysis chamber operator.
(5) Disposition of the hydrolyzed human remains.
(6) Time and date that the body was inserted into the hydrolysis chamber.
(7) Time and date that the body was removed from the hydrolysis chamber.
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,(8) Time and date that final processing of the hydrolyzed human remains was complete.
(9) Name and address of the authorizing agent.
(10) Identification number assigned to the deceased, pursuant to Section 8376.
(11) A photocopy of the disposition permit filed in connection with the disposition.
(12) Any documentation of compliance with appropriate environmental and safety laws.
(13) Body mass of the deceased, along with temperature, time duration, and pressure at which the
hydrolysis was performed.
How long shall each accurate cremation/hydrolysis record be maintained? - Correct Answer -At least 10
years after the cremation is performed.
What shall be contained on each id disk, tab or label? - Correct Answer -The license number of the
crematory and a unique serial number that shall be recorded on all paperwork regarding the decedent's
case and in the crematory log.
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, Do ID requirements pertain to keepsake urns? - Correct Answer -No, if space does not permit.
What shall a crematory do when asked to present to the bureau a written procedure for identification of
remains? - Correct Answer -They shall have 15 working days to produce an identification procedure for
review by the CFB. If they do not produce this, the license of the crematory shall be suspended.
What can be cremated in a cremation chamber? - Correct Answer -Only human remains, the cremation
container, personal effects of the deceased, and only a small amount of chlorinated plastic pouches used
for disease control when necessary.
When can a crematory incinerate an American flag? - Correct Answer -- It must be performed separately
from the cremation of human remains.
- It must occur within one week before or after: Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence
Day, Veterans' Day
What records must you maintain when you cremate an American flag? - Correct Answer -(1) Name of the
organization or person requesting incineration of the flag or flags.
(2) Date of incineration of the flag or flags.
(3) Name of the cremation chamber operator.
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(latest 2026|2027 updates) Already Graded A+| Cremation, Hydrolysis,
Compliance, Health & Safety Code
How shall the crematory operate an ID system? - Correct Answer -The crematory shall maintain an ID
system of each decedent from when it accepts delivery of human remains until it releases cremated
remains to a third party.
After cremation/hydrolysis, an identifying disk, tab, or other permanent label shall be placed within the
urn or cremated remains container before the cremated remains are released from the crematory.
What information must be retained for accurate records of every hydrolysis? - Correct Answer -(1) Name
of the referring funeral director, if any.
(2) Name of the deceased.
(3) Date of the hydrolysis.
(4) Name of the hydrolysis chamber operator.
(5) Disposition of the hydrolyzed human remains.
(6) Time and date that the body was inserted into the hydrolysis chamber.
(7) Time and date that the body was removed from the hydrolysis chamber.
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,(8) Time and date that final processing of the hydrolyzed human remains was complete.
(9) Name and address of the authorizing agent.
(10) Identification number assigned to the deceased, pursuant to Section 8376.
(11) A photocopy of the disposition permit filed in connection with the disposition.
(12) Any documentation of compliance with appropriate environmental and safety laws.
(13) Body mass of the deceased, along with temperature, time duration, and pressure at which the
hydrolysis was performed.
How long shall each accurate cremation/hydrolysis record be maintained? - Correct Answer -At least 10
years after the cremation is performed.
What shall be contained on each id disk, tab or label? - Correct Answer -The license number of the
crematory and a unique serial number that shall be recorded on all paperwork regarding the decedent's
case and in the crematory log.
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, Do ID requirements pertain to keepsake urns? - Correct Answer -No, if space does not permit.
What shall a crematory do when asked to present to the bureau a written procedure for identification of
remains? - Correct Answer -They shall have 15 working days to produce an identification procedure for
review by the CFB. If they do not produce this, the license of the crematory shall be suspended.
What can be cremated in a cremation chamber? - Correct Answer -Only human remains, the cremation
container, personal effects of the deceased, and only a small amount of chlorinated plastic pouches used
for disease control when necessary.
When can a crematory incinerate an American flag? - Correct Answer -- It must be performed separately
from the cremation of human remains.
- It must occur within one week before or after: Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence
Day, Veterans' Day
What records must you maintain when you cremate an American flag? - Correct Answer -(1) Name of the
organization or person requesting incineration of the flag or flags.
(2) Date of incineration of the flag or flags.
(3) Name of the cremation chamber operator.
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