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A cremation casket is made to hold a deceased which is constructed out of a type of carboard
which is made with a series of alternate folds or ridges False
Metal caskets are traditionally used for cremation False
A temporary container is meant to hold cremated remains for a short period of time True
Biodegradable urns are composed of materials that will last a long time False
Scattering urns are designed to hold cremated remains for a brief period of time True
The purpose of a cremation outer burial container is to prevent a grave's collapse True
Some keepsake jewelry allows for a portion of cremated remains to be inserted into it True
A plywood casket is made up of a type of cardboard made with a series of folds and ridges
False
An alternative cremation container may be made of? Pressed wood
A rigid container which is designed for the encasement of human remains and which is usually
constructed of wood , metal, fiberglass, plastic or like material and ornamental and lined with
fabric Casket
A casket which Is used as a temporary receptacle for dead human remains for the purpose of
visitation and funeral Rental casket
,Which of the following would be considered an alternative container Pouch , Plastic
container , plywood container
All of the following are materials used for urns except? Cardboard
The suggested minimum volume for a containing cremated remains is _______ cubic inches
200
In communicating with consumers it is important for the funeral director to build? Rapport
with the consumer
The rise of the consumerism happened between? 1960s - 1970s
During the arrangement process items that you will be dealing with include? Forms
In discussing with the family final disposition of the cremated remains the funeral director must
review? Legal restrictions, local customs in their area, all options available to the family
When families request no embalming , but the body is bathed and disinfected , it is considered
to be? Minimum care of the remains
Niches are found in? Mausoleum
During the removal the funeral director should, before placing the deceased on the stretcher?
Check for identification tags, Confirm name, and check if there is an itemized inventory of
personal property
, In helping a family to explore the options of disposing cremated remains, which of the following
would be acceptable? retention by the family , scattering in authorized areas , earth burial
When a family leaves the arrangement conference they should have? Copies of all signed
documents
Whenever possible, before the deceased is removed from the place of death A funeral
home tag should be placed on the ankle
Before leaving for the crematory check which of the following? Check all identification tags
and remove one for the file
When a consumer calls to request information regarding cremation, the funeral director
should? Ask for the caller's name, Offer to send information, Thank the caller
Families are allowed to scatter cremated remains wherever they choose False
When providing " minimum care" for the deceased, best includes unwrapping and undressing
the deceased, inspecting for valuables, medical devices and topical cleansing True
Best practice indicated that any disposition of items of personal property must be in writing
True
Families are allowed to designate a person to keep the cremated remains as ling as the proper
authorization is signed by the family True
It is important for the funeral director to create a chain of custody from the time of removal
through leaving for the crematory True