CREMATION MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE
Chain of custody - Answer -chronological documentation of the custody, control
transfer analysis and disposition of remains and personal property
incomplete chain of custody documentation - Answer -failure to complete chain of
custody documentation will support a plaintiffs claim that the process itsself was
flawerd.
inaccurate chain of custody documentation - Answer -even when we do ensure that we
have complete documentation, inaccuracies no matter how small can support a plaintiffs
claim that the process itself was flawed.
established consistent policies are important - Answer -best practices for policies and
procedures have been identified and can help operators minmimize risk
recieving remains processes - Answer -there should be a defined process for recieving
human remains for cremation. It is critically important to verify and document the identitu
of the deceased and authority to cremate
Recieving remains procedures - Answer -A. review the cremation authorization for
completeness
B. Inspect the cremation or burial burial transit permit
c. prepare the receipt and the ID card
D. inspect the casket for conformity to your rules
E. ensure that the name of the deceased and funeral home/ agent are clearly marked
on the casket or container
- Upon inspection and verification, sign the reciept form, and retain a copy for tyhe
crematory. Attach the ID card to the casket, or in some other way establish ID for the
the deceased, then begin tracking process
Authorization form - Answer -contains ingor relative to the human remains delivered, as
well as authorization to cremate and method of disposition
Should include
- full name of deceased
-last residence or place of death
- date of birth
- date of death and time
-cause of death, if known,
-if deceased was treated with therapeutic raionuclides and what kind if so
-are there any surgical or battery powered impants that are not removed
-name signature and relation ship to deceased of the persons authorizing the cremation,
or declariation of legal basis for persons authorizing including a declaration by that
person that they are the persons with the right to control the disposition of remains
- name and address of funeral home responisible
,-signature and license number of funeral director making arrangements and certification
of contents
-planned final disposition
Receipt form / ID card - Answer -two part form that acknowleges reciept of custody
from the delivering agent and the ID card that will stay with remains throughout the
cremation facility until the prep for final disposition
should include
- Full name as it appears on authorization form
- name of funeral home or agent delivering remains
-date and time of death
-date and time of reciept of human remains
-type of casket or container
-disposition of the creamed remains and date
-infection/ contaigous disease status
-therapeutic radionuclides
-pacemaker or other implants
-non-combustible id tag number
-sig, of person delivering the deceased to cremation facility
-state/province id number, contract number
-
ID card/ receipt form - Answer -two part form that acknowleges reciept of custody from
the delivering agent and the ID card that will stay with remains throughout the cremation
facility until the prep for final disposition
should include
- Full name as it appears on authorization form
- name of funeral home or agent delivering remains
-date and time of death
-date and time of reciept of human remains
-type of casket or container
-disposition of the creamed remains and date
-infection/ contaigous disease status
-therapeutic radionuclides
-pacemaker or other implants
-non-combustible id tag number
-sig, of person delivering the deceased to cremation facility
-state/province id number, contract number
tracking remains forms - Answer -ID forms
tracking remains precesses - Answer -track and record every step of the cremaion
process once the reamins are in custody of the crematory
-staff training on recoding info in logs
cremation log - Answer -should be kept for each cremation performed
, should include:
-name of deceased
-date and time of the stat of cremation
-type of casket/ containiner
-id number on netal disc, bar code stickers or other method
-cremator equiptment number( if more than one)
-Initials of cremation technician performing cremation
-fuel consumption
refrigerator log - Answer -must be mainatained when a body is placed in refridgerator
should include:
_ name of deceased
-ID number on metal disc, bar code sticker, etc.
-date and time of placement in facility
-location of remains in facility
- date and time of removal from facility
maintenance log - Answer -detail description of all work including inspection,
preventative maintenance, scheduled maintenance, and emergency maintenance
should include
-cremator equipt number ( if multiple)
-number of cremations since last maintenance
-description of work performed or type of inspection
-name of person performing work
-dispositon of debris (if any)
-photos of inspection or work performed
returning remains forms - Answer -Id forms
returning remains process - Answer -when cremated remains are ready to be returned
to the appropriate person or facility, the transfer of custody awat from the crematory
must be documented using the reqired forms
returning remains procedures - Answer -copy of the permit for disposition of cremated
remains should accompany the remains
Mailing cremated remains - Answer -Domestic mail manual 601.12 requires mailers to
use only priority mail express service when shipping
Label 139 alerts that package contains cremated remains
domestic - priority express mail
international - priority express mail international
Alternatives:
-shipping services
-airline cargo
-carry on flights
Chain of custody - Answer -chronological documentation of the custody, control
transfer analysis and disposition of remains and personal property
incomplete chain of custody documentation - Answer -failure to complete chain of
custody documentation will support a plaintiffs claim that the process itsself was
flawerd.
inaccurate chain of custody documentation - Answer -even when we do ensure that we
have complete documentation, inaccuracies no matter how small can support a plaintiffs
claim that the process itself was flawed.
established consistent policies are important - Answer -best practices for policies and
procedures have been identified and can help operators minmimize risk
recieving remains processes - Answer -there should be a defined process for recieving
human remains for cremation. It is critically important to verify and document the identitu
of the deceased and authority to cremate
Recieving remains procedures - Answer -A. review the cremation authorization for
completeness
B. Inspect the cremation or burial burial transit permit
c. prepare the receipt and the ID card
D. inspect the casket for conformity to your rules
E. ensure that the name of the deceased and funeral home/ agent are clearly marked
on the casket or container
- Upon inspection and verification, sign the reciept form, and retain a copy for tyhe
crematory. Attach the ID card to the casket, or in some other way establish ID for the
the deceased, then begin tracking process
Authorization form - Answer -contains ingor relative to the human remains delivered, as
well as authorization to cremate and method of disposition
Should include
- full name of deceased
-last residence or place of death
- date of birth
- date of death and time
-cause of death, if known,
-if deceased was treated with therapeutic raionuclides and what kind if so
-are there any surgical or battery powered impants that are not removed
-name signature and relation ship to deceased of the persons authorizing the cremation,
or declariation of legal basis for persons authorizing including a declaration by that
person that they are the persons with the right to control the disposition of remains
- name and address of funeral home responisible
,-signature and license number of funeral director making arrangements and certification
of contents
-planned final disposition
Receipt form / ID card - Answer -two part form that acknowleges reciept of custody
from the delivering agent and the ID card that will stay with remains throughout the
cremation facility until the prep for final disposition
should include
- Full name as it appears on authorization form
- name of funeral home or agent delivering remains
-date and time of death
-date and time of reciept of human remains
-type of casket or container
-disposition of the creamed remains and date
-infection/ contaigous disease status
-therapeutic radionuclides
-pacemaker or other implants
-non-combustible id tag number
-sig, of person delivering the deceased to cremation facility
-state/province id number, contract number
-
ID card/ receipt form - Answer -two part form that acknowleges reciept of custody from
the delivering agent and the ID card that will stay with remains throughout the cremation
facility until the prep for final disposition
should include
- Full name as it appears on authorization form
- name of funeral home or agent delivering remains
-date and time of death
-date and time of reciept of human remains
-type of casket or container
-disposition of the creamed remains and date
-infection/ contaigous disease status
-therapeutic radionuclides
-pacemaker or other implants
-non-combustible id tag number
-sig, of person delivering the deceased to cremation facility
-state/province id number, contract number
tracking remains forms - Answer -ID forms
tracking remains precesses - Answer -track and record every step of the cremaion
process once the reamins are in custody of the crematory
-staff training on recoding info in logs
cremation log - Answer -should be kept for each cremation performed
, should include:
-name of deceased
-date and time of the stat of cremation
-type of casket/ containiner
-id number on netal disc, bar code stickers or other method
-cremator equiptment number( if more than one)
-Initials of cremation technician performing cremation
-fuel consumption
refrigerator log - Answer -must be mainatained when a body is placed in refridgerator
should include:
_ name of deceased
-ID number on metal disc, bar code sticker, etc.
-date and time of placement in facility
-location of remains in facility
- date and time of removal from facility
maintenance log - Answer -detail description of all work including inspection,
preventative maintenance, scheduled maintenance, and emergency maintenance
should include
-cremator equipt number ( if multiple)
-number of cremations since last maintenance
-description of work performed or type of inspection
-name of person performing work
-dispositon of debris (if any)
-photos of inspection or work performed
returning remains forms - Answer -Id forms
returning remains process - Answer -when cremated remains are ready to be returned
to the appropriate person or facility, the transfer of custody awat from the crematory
must be documented using the reqired forms
returning remains procedures - Answer -copy of the permit for disposition of cremated
remains should accompany the remains
Mailing cremated remains - Answer -Domestic mail manual 601.12 requires mailers to
use only priority mail express service when shipping
Label 139 alerts that package contains cremated remains
domestic - priority express mail
international - priority express mail international
Alternatives:
-shipping services
-airline cargo
-carry on flights
