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1
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the physical location of the cremator where the cremation process is performed

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crematory

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degree to which light is reduced when viewed through a smoke plume. visible emissions

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opacity

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3
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the verification of the deceased’s identity through visual, photographic, or other reliable means

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identification

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4
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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

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a process that uses water, alkaline chemicals, heat and sometimes pressure and agitation, to accelerate natural decomposition, leaving bone fragments

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alkaline hydrolysis

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6
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the release of cremated remains over land, through the air or over water

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casting

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7
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placing cremated remains onto the ground and working into the soil or garden

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raking

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8
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an exterior casket shell with a removable insert designed for cremation

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ceremonial (rental) casket

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9
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disposition of human remains by cremation, without formal viewing, visitation or ceremony with the body present

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direct cremation

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10
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the attention reasonably expected from, and ordinarily exercised by, a person who seeks to satisfy a legal requirement or to discharge an obligation

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due diligence

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a legal agreement by one party to hold another party not liable for potential losses or damages

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indemnification

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12
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the mechanical unit used for the cremation process

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cremator

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13
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the act of placing cremated remains in an urn; act of placing cremated remains in a niche or grave

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inurnment

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14
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a recess or space used for the permanent placement of cremated remains

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niche

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15
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receptacle for communal placement of cremated remains

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ossuary

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16
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a leak resistant zippered bag designed to contain human remains and body fluids

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pouch

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17
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a combustible, rigid, leak resistant casket manufactured to be cremated

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cremation casket

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18
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reduction of identifiable bone fragments after the completion of the cremation by manual or mechanical means and reducing to granulated particles

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processing/pulverization

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19
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a container used to hold human remains which is constructed out of a type of cardboard, which is made with a series of alternate folds and ridges

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corrugated container

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20
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a process of securely maintaining human remains at or below 40 degree fahrenheit

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refrigeration

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21
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receptacle for cremated remains usually made of cardboard, plastic, or similar materials intended to hold the cremated remains until an urn or other permanent container is acquired or other disposition is made

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temporary container

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22
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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 fiberboard, pressed wood, composition materials (with or without an outside covering) or like materials

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alternative container

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23
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the final product remaining after completion of the entire cremation/pulverization process. the product is never referred to as “cremains”

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cremated remains

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24
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crematory operated by an entity other than the funeral home or funeral provider

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third party crematory

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25
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family and friends who may be present for the initiation of the cremation process

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witnessing cremation

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26
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combining the cremated remains of more than one person

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commingling

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27
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the person with the paramount right to authorize cremation and disposition

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authorizing agent

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28
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a structure, room, or space containing niches or recesses used to hold cremated remains

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columbarium

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29
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funeral rites without the body present

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memorial service

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30
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cremation actually takes place

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primary chamber

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31
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these cases should be the first cremation of the day or after unit has cooled down per manufacturers instructions

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obese cases

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32
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this type of crematory has gasses that flow front to back then underneath the hearth prior to exiting through the stack

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retort design

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33
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specialized material designed to withstand high temperatures - material lines the crematory

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refractory material

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34
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this type of material should not be cremated

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plastic

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35
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for medical implant, before cremating you must

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get written authorization

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36
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device that detects gasses existing in the stack

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opacity monitor

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37
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floor of crematory

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hearth

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38
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primary chamber door

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charging door

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39
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perfect combustion: result of mixing and burning exact proportion of fuel and

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oxygen

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40
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heat range in the crematory should be between

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1400-1800

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41
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holds unburned combustion until complete combustion is achieved

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secondary chamber

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42
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the final discharge point where the products of combustion are released into the environment

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stack

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43
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this aids in smooth movement of cremation container into cremation chamber

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cardboard rollers

44
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the secondary chamber must be this many degrees hotter than primary chamber

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50

45
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cremation of a metal casket should take place

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last cremation of the day

46
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the appropriate size for an urn or temporary container is

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200 cubic inches

47
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the clear plastic bags that hold the cremated remains must be at least

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2 mil thick

48
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this sign is a federal requirement to be posted on the door entering both the crematory and refrigeration areas

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biohazards exist

49
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in IL, the waiting period for cremation is

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24 hours

50
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to avoid a fire hazard, you must store things at least this distance where the stack penetrates the ceiling

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6 inches

51
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this would be the best thing to process remains of small cases

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mortar and pestle

52
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allows ventilation or air movement around collection pan - aids in reducing heat of cremated remains

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cooling rack

53
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help contains remains when cremating an infant

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cremation pan

54
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in IL, if you cannot cremate a body immediately after the waiting period, you must have a

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refrigerator

55
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this type of crematory has the gasses flow front to back and then out - exhaust does not recirculate

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in line

56
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cremation is a

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chemical reaction

57
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heat sensing device

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thermocouple

58
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for removal of any ferrous metal prior to processing

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hand magnet

59
Q

what power does the comptroller have

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  • authorize standards of qualifications for applicants
  • examine/audit a licensed crematory
  • investigate any/all unlicensed activity
  • conduct hearings about disciplining licensee and refuse to issue license
60
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crematory constructed where

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  • may be on or adjacent to any cemetery
  • on or adjacent to any funeral establishment
  • any location as long as following local zoning regulations
61
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application for licensure as a crematory authority shall…

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  • be in writing of forms furnished by the comptroller
  • has a fee of $100
62
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what should the crematory authority file yearly

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  • file an annual report with comptroller
  • each year
  • with $25 fee
63
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when should the annual report be filed by the crematory authority

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  • filed on or before march 15 each calendar year
  • or within 75 days after the end of the fiscal year
64
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what can be subject to inspection by the comptroller upon reasonable notice

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  • all records required to be maintained by this act (IL crematory regulation act)
  • like licensing and annual reports
65
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the comptroller may ______ for the inspection of the licensee

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charge a $100 fee

66
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when do licenses need to be renewed under this act

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very 5 years with a $100 fee

67
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what should be on the license

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  • # of license
  • business name and address
  • licensees parent company
68
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the license must be

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conspicuously posted in the place of business operating under the license

69
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what needs to be done if any person gains more share of a crematory

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  • after initial licensure, someone gains more than 51% ownership of the crematory
  • crematory authority myst apply for new license
70
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display of cremation device permit

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  • must have it displayed in its place of business
  • by the IL EPA
  • and comptroller
71
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cremations only in a crematory can only take place …

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  • anyone can cremate human remains only in a crematory operated by a crematory authority licensed for this exact purpose
72
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you cannot cremate someone until you have received

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cremation authorization form signed by authorizing agent

73
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what info should the cremation authorization form contain

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  • identity of the human remains
  • DOD
  • name of funeral director/funeral home that obtained cremation authorization
  • whether the death was from a disease noted by the CDC as contagious etc
  • name of authorizing agent and relationship
  • if the deceased has a pacemaker or implants
  • name of person receiving the cremains after
  • manner of final disposition of cremains
  • list of any valuables
74
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what to do with unclaimed remains

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  • after 30 days can be sent back to authorizing agent
  • after 60 cremains may be disposed of
75
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if authorizing agent can’t be there to sign the authorization forms what can be done

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  • can delegate authority to another person in writing
76
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when the authorizing agents signs the cremation authorization form….

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  • they are deeming that all the information provided for the form is truthful
77
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who can perform a cremation service

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  • only those who have gone through training in cremation and received certification by a program recognized by the comptroller
78
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when should new employees get training

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  • reasonable time period not more than a year
  • may perform cremations if trained by anther person who is certified and under supervision
79
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how much continuing education is required

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  • at least 2 hours in length
  • every 5 years
80
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upon release of the cremains the person who receives them should also get a

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  • signed receipt
  • by both crematory authority and person receiving cremains
  • date and time of release
  • name of funeral establishment
  • person releasing cremains
  • name of decedent
81
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you cannot _____ to be cremated

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require human remains to be in a casket

82
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you cannot accept human remains if

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they are not delivered to the crematory in a casket/alternative container

83
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human remains cannot be cremated within

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  • 24 hours of the death
  • and until the cremation permit has been received form the coroner/medical examiner
  • and until the cremation authorization has been signed
84
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the 2 exceptions to being cremated before the 24 hours limit

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  • deceased has an infectious/dangerous disease
  • religious requirements
85
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cremation of more than one person in the same cremation chamber is …

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  • prohibited without prior written consent of authorizing agent
86
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after a cremation _______ shall be removed from the cremation chamber

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all recoverable residue of the cremation process

87
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a crematory cannot take in unembalmed bodies if

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they don’t maintain a temp of 40 degrees F or have an operating refrigeration unit

88
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cremated remains are human remains and must be treated with the utmost dignity and respect T/F

A

true

89
Q

all states require signature on authorization to cremate T/F

A

false

90
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it is vital that the funeral provider understand and know all the laws and regulations when it comes to cremation, final disposition, and all services provided T/F

A

true

91
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when commingling cremated remains during final disposition, there is no law and you do not need to complete a commingling authorization form T/F

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false

92
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when scattering cremated remains, there are no laws or regulations to follow T/F

A

false

93
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the funeral provider must ensure that the families wishes are being followed as well as staying within federal, state, and local laws T/F

A

true

94
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funeral providers must ensure third party providers as assessed. evaluate the businesses with the same scrutiny you would do with all third party providers you work with T/F

A

true

95
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the united states post office (USPS) policy updated September 2019 states that registered mail service is not authorized, must use priority mail express, and UPS, Fed-Ex, and all other carriers will not accept cremated remains for shipping T/F

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true

96
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cremated remains must be placed in a strong durable thick plastic bag. the bag must be a minimum of 6 mil. thickness T/F

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false (should be 2 mil)

97
Q

if a selected urn capacity is less than 200 cubic inches, you do not force it to fit. you will need to communicate with the family that the remaining remains will be disposed of T/F

A

false

98
Q

cremated remains are permitted to be mailed to any domestic address when package is prepared as required T/F

A

true

99
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to increase visibility of pieces containing cremated remains, the outer shipping box (USPS produced or customer supplied) containing cremated remains must be marked with Label 139, cremated remains must be affixed to each side of the shipping container including top and bottom T/F

A

true

100
Q

it is not a requirement that the death certificate, burial transit permits, or other funeral homes affidavit declaring only cremated remains of identified individual are in the shipping container T/F

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false

101
Q

transportation security administration (TSA) indicates travelers are not allowed to travel with cremated remains in a checked bag T/F

A

false

102
Q

once you release cremated remains to USPS or the family, you loose control over care of remains. great care must be taken to make sure all guidelines have been followed, and appropriate documents have been filed and accomplished, and all labels have been affixed to provide the best opportunity for remains to arrive at the correct destination T/F

A

true?

103
Q

cremation standards for funeral service professionals (NFDA) indicates that the amount of time a funeral home/crematory is required to hold cremated remains varies greatly from as little as 30 days to 4 years. this varies from state to state T/F

A

true

104
Q

it is not state law, but CANA model cremation law and explanation specifies that if after a period of 120 days from time of cremation the final disposition has not been specified or claimed remains, the crematory authority or person in possession of remains can dispose of them in any manner permitted by law T/F

A

false? (60)

105
Q

2019 cremation standards for funeral professionals, 2nd edition - scattering at sea must be at least 10 nautical miles out. flowers, wreaths, and urns used must be readily decomposable in a marine environment T/F

A

false (3)

106
Q

when working with 3rd party providers, you need to maintain detailed records of all business transactions as well as performance of contracted items. be sure the records are thorough and include final disposition whether by funeral home or 3rd party T/F

A

true

107
Q

many states have implemented laws allowing funeral service professionals the ability to move forward with final disposition of unclaimed remains. historically, was expected by funeral homes to hold indefinitely T/F

A

true

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