Cremation (Seminar Mortuary Science)
Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Civilizations that Practiced Cremation - ANSWER-Romans, Greeks, Scandinavians,
India, and China practiced cremating their dead
Possible Trouble with Cremation - ANSWER-Not waiting the appropriate 48 hours; not
identifying the deceased to the best of the abilities; not giving the family the cremains or
the improper cremains; cremating the wrong remains; cremating without consent;
cremating personal items; cremating medical devices
Cremation Arrangement Process - ANSWER-The funeral can be the same with a
cremation case; viewing with the body present and all; clients must be made aware of
the waiting time and the identification process
Third Party Crematory - ANSWER-A crematory that is not part of the funeral home that
is contracted with the family
Cremator - ANSWER-The unit that cremates the body; retort designed specifically for
dead human remains
Form Process - ANSWER-Cremation certificate ($150 from medical examiner),
cremation permit (can sign for yourself), and death certificate go the the town clerk;
Townhall gives you the cremation permit and burial permit; Crematory receives the
cremation permit, burial permit, and cremation authorization form
FTC Cremation Rules - ANSWER-An alternative container must be available for clients
to use; cannot be forced into buying a casket;
Alternative Containers - ANSWER-An unfinished wood box or other non-metal
receptacle or enclosure, without ornamentation or a fixed interior lining; made from
wood or wood like materials
Cremation Temperatures - ANSWER-1800'F-2000'F
Cremation Casket - ANSWER-An environmentally safe casket designed for the use in
cremations
Temporary Container - ANSWER-A receptacle of cardboard or plastic used to
temporarily hold cremated remains until a permanent container is acquired
Minimum Urn Volume - ANSWER-200 cubic inches is the minimum for an urn to hold
cremated remains
Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Civilizations that Practiced Cremation - ANSWER-Romans, Greeks, Scandinavians,
India, and China practiced cremating their dead
Possible Trouble with Cremation - ANSWER-Not waiting the appropriate 48 hours; not
identifying the deceased to the best of the abilities; not giving the family the cremains or
the improper cremains; cremating the wrong remains; cremating without consent;
cremating personal items; cremating medical devices
Cremation Arrangement Process - ANSWER-The funeral can be the same with a
cremation case; viewing with the body present and all; clients must be made aware of
the waiting time and the identification process
Third Party Crematory - ANSWER-A crematory that is not part of the funeral home that
is contracted with the family
Cremator - ANSWER-The unit that cremates the body; retort designed specifically for
dead human remains
Form Process - ANSWER-Cremation certificate ($150 from medical examiner),
cremation permit (can sign for yourself), and death certificate go the the town clerk;
Townhall gives you the cremation permit and burial permit; Crematory receives the
cremation permit, burial permit, and cremation authorization form
FTC Cremation Rules - ANSWER-An alternative container must be available for clients
to use; cannot be forced into buying a casket;
Alternative Containers - ANSWER-An unfinished wood box or other non-metal
receptacle or enclosure, without ornamentation or a fixed interior lining; made from
wood or wood like materials
Cremation Temperatures - ANSWER-1800'F-2000'F
Cremation Casket - ANSWER-An environmentally safe casket designed for the use in
cremations
Temporary Container - ANSWER-A receptacle of cardboard or plastic used to
temporarily hold cremated remains until a permanent container is acquired
Minimum Urn Volume - ANSWER-200 cubic inches is the minimum for an urn to hold
cremated remains
