CA Crematory Manager's Test
Questions And Correct Answers
What does the timer do?
It shuts off either the primary burner, or afterburner at a preset time so that the
operator doesn't have to shut them off manually.
Name the 8 systems that have some kind of control, either by the operator or by
an automated programmer.
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?
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?
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?
Blow 400F
What are the two steps involved in processing cremated remains?
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.
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
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.
2 mm
Where in urn should ID disc be placed?
On plastic tie that closes bag inside.
What should be done if cremated remains do not fill urn completely?
Fill the balance with clean shredded paper.
Questions And Correct Answers
What does the timer do?
It shuts off either the primary burner, or afterburner at a preset time so that the
operator doesn't have to shut them off manually.
Name the 8 systems that have some kind of control, either by the operator or by
an automated programmer.
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?
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?
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?
Blow 400F
What are the two steps involved in processing cremated remains?
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.
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
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.
2 mm
Where in urn should ID disc be placed?
On plastic tie that closes bag inside.
What should be done if cremated remains do not fill urn completely?
Fill the balance with clean shredded paper.
