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Cremation NBE Questions & 100% Correct
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aerial scattering
✓ -:- when cremated remains are cast from a private plane.
alternative container
✓ -:- an unfinished wood box or other non-metal receptacle or enclosure, without
ornamentation or a fixed interior lining, which is designed for the encasement of
human remains and which is made of fiber board pressed wood, composition
materials (with or without an outside covering) or like materials
authorizing agent
✓ -:- the person(s) with the paramount right to authorize (ex: spouse, next of kin, etc)
casting (scattering)
✓ -:- releasing cremated remains to the wind.
catacombs
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✓ -:- originated in ancient Rome as excavated cemeteries cut out of soft rock for the
tombs of wealthy Christians; later became a place for religious rites to avoid
persecution (H70)
columbarium
✓ -:- a structure, room or space in a mausoleum or other building containing niches
or recesses used to hold cremated remains
combustion
✓ -:- the act or instance of burning, and involves a chemical reaction in which oxygen
is rapidly combined with fuel, giving off heat
commingling
✓ -:- disposing of cremated remains in a manner or location that combines the
cremated remains with the cremated remains of another individual
cool cremation
✓ -:- the first cremation of the day (the retort is cool because it has not been used).
corrugated container
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✓ -:- a container used to hold the deceased which is constructed out of a type of
cardboard, which is made with a series of alternate folds and ridges
cremated remains
✓ -:- all remains of the cremated human body recovered after the completion of the
cremation process, including pulverization.
* Note: cremated human remains are not properly referred to as ashes or cremains
cremation casket
✓ -:- an environmentally safe casket which is designed for encasing dead human
remains for cremation
cremator (CANA definition)
✓ -:- (retort)
the total mechanical unite for the cremation process
cremation
✓ -:- the reduction of a dead human body to inorganic bone fragments by intense
heat in a specifically designed retort or chamber
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cremation association of north america
✓ -:- CANA
founded in 1913, CANA is an international organization of cemeteries, creationists, funeral
directors, industry suppliers and consultants. CANA was originally formed to promote
cremation as a modern, safe and hygienic way of dealing with a dead human body.
cremator (NFDA definition)
✓ -:- (retort)
retort designed specifically for the incineration of human remains
cremator (ABFSE definition)
✓ -:- (retort)
the burning chamber in a crematory
crematory (crematorium)
✓ -:- a building that houses a retort
direct cremation
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Cremation NBE Questions & 100% Correct
Answers- Latest Test | Graded A+ | Passed
aerial scattering
✓ -:- when cremated remains are cast from a private plane.
alternative container
✓ -:- an unfinished wood box or other non-metal receptacle or enclosure, without
ornamentation or a fixed interior lining, which is designed for the encasement of
human remains and which is made of fiber board pressed wood, composition
materials (with or without an outside covering) or like materials
authorizing agent
✓ -:- the person(s) with the paramount right to authorize (ex: spouse, next of kin, etc)
casting (scattering)
✓ -:- releasing cremated remains to the wind.
catacombs
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✓ -:- originated in ancient Rome as excavated cemeteries cut out of soft rock for the
tombs of wealthy Christians; later became a place for religious rites to avoid
persecution (H70)
columbarium
✓ -:- a structure, room or space in a mausoleum or other building containing niches
or recesses used to hold cremated remains
combustion
✓ -:- the act or instance of burning, and involves a chemical reaction in which oxygen
is rapidly combined with fuel, giving off heat
commingling
✓ -:- disposing of cremated remains in a manner or location that combines the
cremated remains with the cremated remains of another individual
cool cremation
✓ -:- the first cremation of the day (the retort is cool because it has not been used).
corrugated container
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✓ -:- a container used to hold the deceased which is constructed out of a type of
cardboard, which is made with a series of alternate folds and ridges
cremated remains
✓ -:- all remains of the cremated human body recovered after the completion of the
cremation process, including pulverization.
* Note: cremated human remains are not properly referred to as ashes or cremains
cremation casket
✓ -:- an environmentally safe casket which is designed for encasing dead human
remains for cremation
cremator (CANA definition)
✓ -:- (retort)
the total mechanical unite for the cremation process
cremation
✓ -:- the reduction of a dead human body to inorganic bone fragments by intense
heat in a specifically designed retort or chamber
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cremation association of north america
✓ -:- CANA
founded in 1913, CANA is an international organization of cemeteries, creationists, funeral
directors, industry suppliers and consultants. CANA was originally formed to promote
cremation as a modern, safe and hygienic way of dealing with a dead human body.
cremator (NFDA definition)
✓ -:- (retort)
retort designed specifically for the incineration of human remains
cremator (ABFSE definition)
✓ -:- (retort)
the burning chamber in a crematory
crematory (crematorium)
✓ -:- a building that houses a retort
direct cremation
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