FSE 215 FUNERAL HOME OPERATIONS UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

FSE 215 FUNERAL HOME OPERATIONS UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

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1. Coffin
Answer:
Are anthropomorphic (in the shape of man) Provide practical utility Are not very aesthetic. Do not provide
a nice 'final memory picture'.

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2. Caskets
Answer:
Provide Practical Utility. Are Aesthetically Pleasing. Provide A Positive And Lasting Final Memory
Picture. Derived From The French Word, "Casse", Which Means, "A Chest Of Valuable Possessions".

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3. Casket Materials
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Wood, metal, plasticcast

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4. Different types of wood for caskets
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softwood hardwood laminates (plywood, particle board, pressed board)

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5. Different types of metal of caskets
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Ferrous Non-Ferrous

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6. Ferrous metals
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Contain iron like cast iron, wrought iron, steel, and stainless steel Oxidize faster than other metals

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7. Steel (for caskets)
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a metal alloy mainly of iron and low carbon. It is soft and malleable

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8. stainless steel (for caskets)
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A metal alloy of steel, chromium, and sometimes nickel It resists rust

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9. 400 series stainless steel
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-400 Series Stainless Steel: Contains 12% chromium; no nickel
-This series is often found in automotive mufflers

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10. 300 series stainless steel
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-Contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel
-Higher grade than 400 series
-Highest known alloy content in stainless steel caskets
-This series may be found in fine tableware, sailboat cleats, shackles, and jet engines

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11. galvanized steel
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Steel that has been coated with a protective layer of zinc for an increased resistance to rust

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12. Ferrous Metals are measured in thickness by
Answer:
Gauge - A measurement of thickness of metals; the number of sheets of metal necessary to equal
approximately one inch of thickness The lower the gauge, the thicker the metal

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13. 16 gauge is how much of an inch?
Answer:
1/16 of an inch

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14. 20 gauge if how much of an inch?
Answer:
1/20 of an inch

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15. Examples of non-ferrous metals
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copper, bronze, aluminum, and zinc

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16. non-ferrous metals
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Do not contain iron More protective Do not oxidize (or rust) like ferrous metals Measured in thickness by
ounces per square foot The higher the oz per square foot, the thicker the metal

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17. The two types of Bronze
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Wrought Bronze and Cast Bronze

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18. Wrought Bronze
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bronze metal rolled into sheets (A certain amount of the bronze was pulled off the roll, stamped, welded,
and molded to shape.)

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19. Cast Bronze
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Metal was poured into a mold The mold was removed or broken away leaving the casket Very expensive

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20. Bronze
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A precious metal An alloy of copper, tin, and sometimes zinc Is more protective and durable than copper
Much more protective than any ferrous metal

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21. Plastic and Fiberglass Caskets
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They are light, protective, finished in a variety of colors and reasonably priced They are considered to be a
cheaper material Resist deterioration Practically indestructible when in contact with moisture or soil

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22. Plastic
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(polymer) is a synthetic material that is softened, then hardened into shape Is not biodegradable (good
burial material) Is not marketable-most people feel it is cheap

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23. Reasons for a plastic casket
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plastics are abundant easily formed into casket shells low in cost limited to lower-end caskets that provide
an inexpensive alternative to consumers

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24. fiberglass
Answer:
Filaments of glass embedded in various resins More common than plastic caskets Some are finished to
resemble marble