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Cremation Exam Guide (100+ Q&A) | FTC Funeral Rule, Cremation Law, CANA Standards & Disposition Methods | 2025/2026 | Funeral Service Education

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This in-depth exam preparation document provides 100+ verified and fully answered questions for students and professionals in the funeral service and mortuary science fields, focusing on the legal, ethical, procedural, and technical aspects of cremation. Updated for the 2025/2026 academic year, the guide is aligned with CANA (Cremation Association of North America) standards and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Funeral Rule requirements. It is an essential resource for those enrolled in: Funeral Service Education and Mortuary Science programs CANA Crematory Operator Certification State licensure exams for crematory or funeral directors Continuing education for licensed funeral professionals and crematory managers Key topics covered: Historical development of cremation from ancient Greece to modern U.S. practice Legal disposition rights, authorizing agents, indemnity, and written contracts Cremation authorization forms, embalming authorization, and identification viewing protocols FTC Funeral Rule (1984/1994 updates), General Price List (GPL) compliance, and required disclosures Third-party crematory due diligence (4-step process), inspection schedules, and documentation requirements Cremation processes: order of operations, chamber prep, container materials, and safety guidelines Scattering laws and methods (casting, trenching, offshore), permits, and irreversible decisions Proper handling, labeling, and transfer of cremated remains (urns, temporary containers, columbarium) Litigation risks: unauthorized cremation, co-mingling, incorrect remains returned Alkaline hydrolysis, ossuaries, and urn vaults vs grave liners Religious and cultural perspectives on cremation (Orthodox Judaism, Islam, Greek Orthodox) Cremation rates and trends in the U.S. from 1960 to 2015, including regional differences Emotional and practical aspects of arrangement conferences, REAPER model, and family-centered care All questions are answered with clarity and accuracy to prepare users for both state board exams and professional certification, making this document a reliable and structured study companion. Keywords: cremation exam prep, FTC Funeral Rule, CANA standards, authorizing agent, cremation law, embalming authorization, crematory operator license, third-party cremation, scattering regulations, urn vaults, cremation container types, funeral service education, identification viewing, cremation litigation, cremated remains shipping, mortuary science exam

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Who developed the grand columbaria, containing niches for urns to house

cremated remains? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Romans


Who constructed the first crematory in the United States? - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Dr. Francis LeMoyne


What year is considered the dawn of the cremation age in North America? -

🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1876


It is believed that cremation as a means of disposition began in Greece

around: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1000BC

,The preference for fire burial lost favor under this society, and earth

interment became the dominant mode of final disposition in the West. - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Roman


Which of the following is NOT considered part of the checklist to assist

achieving a dignified experience for the identification viewing? - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔The family has not been informed of what to expect regarding the

condition of the body?

A duty to make good any loss, damage, or liability incurred by another - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Indemnity


A process for identification and disposal of personal effects and other items

attached to, or present with, the deceased must be implementd and

utilized. The process should always begin with... - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A

complete inventory of any and all personal effects as noted on the

embalming case report when the body is received into custody by funeral

service personnel.

The preparation of the body for cremation is always directed by: - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Authorizing agent

, Where should identification viewing take place? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔viewing

room

What documentation form must be completed for each embalming? - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Case report


The family just asked if embalming is necessary for a direct burial. How

does the funeral director answer the question? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Explain

that embalming is not required by law

Which of the following will provide funeral directors and assist the funeral

professional in understanding the determination of who actually has the

legal right of disposition? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔State statutes


Common circumstances resulting in litigation with respect to cremation

include: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Cremating the wrong body


Cremating without authority or informed consent

Co-mingling cremated remains

-All of the above


What should be at the top of all authorization forms? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Title

of the form


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