Cemetery and Crematory Operations - Questions Flashcards
A proper container in which to cremate a deceased would be a(an): A. alternative container B. combination case C. Ziegler case D. combination unit
alternative container
Prior to cremation, consent for removing this item must be obtained: A. pacemaker B. tracheostomy tube C. hearing aid D. colostomy bag
pacemaker
Which procedure does not take place during the cremation process?
A. All implanted medical devices are removed prior to cremation.
B. The deceased is placed inside a cremation container.
C. The remains are processed to facilitate inurnment.
D. The cremation chamber is heated to 1600-1800 Fahrenheit.
All implanted medical devices are removed prior to cremation.
If a family supplies an urn that was purchased at a different location, the funeral practitioner can legally: A. refuse the urn B. charge a handling fee C. only use a temporary urn D. use the urn provided by the family
use the urn provided by the family
To whom should cremated remains be released?
A. only the next of kin
B. the immediate family if all are present
C. the person authorized in the authorization for cremation document
D. the representative of the cemetery at which the remains will be interred
the person authorized in the authorization for cremation document
The difference between a burial vault and a grave liner is:
A. both function and support the earth load
B. grave liners seal
C. grave liners are made from steel
D. burial vaults have protective qualities
burial vaults have protective qualities
A metal or concrete container designed to protect the casket is a: A. niche B. columbarium C. vault D. crypt
vault
The person responsible to confirm that a pacemaker has been removed from the deceased prior to cremation is the: A. funeral practitioner B. crematory operator C. attending physician D. medical examiner
crematory operator
Upon return of the cremated remains from a third-party crematory, the family would like the cremated remains to be placed in a personal crafted cardboard box and then be buried in the local cemetery. What should the funeral practitioner do at this time?
A. Verify that the hand-crafted box will accept the cremated remains.
B. Clarify the rules and regulations at the local cemetery regarding burial of cremated remains.
C. Inform the family that the cardboard box is an inappropriate receptacle for cremated remains.
D. Accept the box and inform the family that they will need to purchase a vault.
Clarify the rules and regulations at the local cemetery regarding burial of cremated remains.
The documents required for cremation include the authorization for cremation, the cremation permit, and the: A. cremation affidavit B. form SSA 721 C. form DD 214 D. death certificate
death certificate
A suitable container for cremation would be a/an A. alternative container B. combination case C. Ziegler case D. combination unit
alternative container
Which of the following people who have the right to authorize the cremation for Mary A. Mary's eldest nephew B. Mary's mother C. Mary's adult children D. Mary's sister
Mary’s adult children
The difference between a burial vault and a grave liner is
A. both offer protection from the earth’s load
B. grave liners seal
C. grave liners are made from steel
D. burial vaults seal
burial vaults seal
Jewelry and personal effects of the deceased should be
A. returned immediately after being documented
B. documented and held until payment for services is secured
C. removed, documented, and returned or disposed of according to the families instructions
D. left on the deceased until the family requests the time
removed, documented, and returned or disposed of according to the families instructions
It is appropriate for the FD to leave the cemetery
A. once the graveside services have begun
B. after the clergy gives the benediction
C. after the casket is lowered
D. after the family leaves
after the casket is lowered
