final exam Flashcards
the physical location of the cremator where the cremation process is performed
crematory
degree to which light is reduced when viewed through a smoke plume. visible emissions
opacity
the verification of the deceased’s identity through visual, photographic, or other reliable means
identification
the reduction of a dead human body to inorganic bone fragments by intense heat in a specifically designed retort or chamber
cremation
a process that uses water, alkaline chemicals, heat and sometimes pressure and agitation, to accelerate natural decomposition, leaving bone fragments
alkaline hydrolysis
the release of cremated remains over land, through the air or over water
casting
placing cremated remains onto the ground and working into the soil or garden
raking
an exterior casket shell with a removable insert designed for cremation
ceremonial (rental) casket
disposition of human remains by cremation, without formal viewing, visitation or ceremony with the body present
direct cremation
the attention reasonably expected from, and ordinarily exercised by, a person who seeks to satisfy a legal requirement or to discharge an obligation
due diligence
a legal agreement by one party to hold another party not liable for potential losses or damages
indemnification
the mechanical unit used for the cremation process
cremator
the act of placing cremated remains in an urn; act of placing cremated remains in a niche or grave
inurnment
a recess or space used for the permanent placement of cremated remains
niche
receptacle for communal placement of cremated remains
ossuary
a leak resistant zippered bag designed to contain human remains and body fluids
pouch
a combustible, rigid, leak resistant casket manufactured to be cremated
cremation casket
reduction of identifiable bone fragments after the completion of the cremation by manual or mechanical means and reducing to granulated particles
processing/pulverization
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
corrugated container
a process of securely maintaining human remains at or below 40 degree fahrenheit
refrigeration
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
temporary container
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
alternative container
the final product remaining after completion of the entire cremation/pulverization process. the product is never referred to as “cremains”
cremated remains
crematory operated by an entity other than the funeral home or funeral provider
third party crematory
family and friends who may be present for the initiation of the cremation process
witnessing cremation
combining the cremated remains of more than one person
commingling
the person with the paramount right to authorize cremation and disposition
authorizing agent
a structure, room, or space containing niches or recesses used to hold cremated remains
columbarium
funeral rites without the body present
memorial service
cremation actually takes place
primary chamber
these cases should be the first cremation of the day or after unit has cooled down per manufacturers instructions
obese cases
this type of crematory has gasses that flow front to back then underneath the hearth prior to exiting through the stack
retort design
specialized material designed to withstand high temperatures - material lines the crematory
refractory material
this type of material should not be cremated
plastic
for medical implant, before cremating you must
get written authorization
device that detects gasses existing in the stack
opacity monitor
floor of crematory
hearth
primary chamber door
charging door
perfect combustion: result of mixing and burning exact proportion of fuel and
oxygen
heat range in the crematory should be between
1400-1800
holds unburned combustion until complete combustion is achieved
secondary chamber
the final discharge point where the products of combustion are released into the environment
stack
this aids in smooth movement of cremation container into cremation chamber
cardboard rollers
the secondary chamber must be this many degrees hotter than primary chamber
50
cremation of a metal casket should take place
last cremation of the day
the appropriate size for an urn or temporary container is
200 cubic inches
the clear plastic bags that hold the cremated remains must be at least
2 mil thick
this sign is a federal requirement to be posted on the door entering both the crematory and refrigeration areas
biohazards exist
in IL, the waiting period for cremation is
24 hours
to avoid a fire hazard, you must store things at least this distance where the stack penetrates the ceiling
6 inches
this would be the best thing to process remains of small cases
mortar and pestle
allows ventilation or air movement around collection pan - aids in reducing heat of cremated remains
cooling rack
help contains remains when cremating an infant
cremation pan
in IL, if you cannot cremate a body immediately after the waiting period, you must have a
refrigerator
this type of crematory has the gasses flow front to back and then out - exhaust does not recirculate
in line
cremation is a
chemical reaction
heat sensing device
thermocouple
for removal of any ferrous metal prior to processing
hand magnet
what power does the comptroller have
- 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
crematory constructed where
- may be on or adjacent to any cemetery
- on or adjacent to any funeral establishment
- any location as long as following local zoning regulations
application for licensure as a crematory authority shall…
- be in writing of forms furnished by the comptroller
- has a fee of $100
what should the crematory authority file yearly
- file an annual report with comptroller
- each year
- with $25 fee
when should the annual report be filed by the crematory authority
- filed on or before march 15 each calendar year
- or within 75 days after the end of the fiscal year
what can be subject to inspection by the comptroller upon reasonable notice
- all records required to be maintained by this act (IL crematory regulation act)
- like licensing and annual reports
the comptroller may ______ for the inspection of the licensee
charge a $100 fee
when do licenses need to be renewed under this act
very 5 years with a $100 fee
what should be on the license
- # of license
- business name and address
- licensees parent company
the license must be
conspicuously posted in the place of business operating under the license
what needs to be done if any person gains more share of a crematory
- after initial licensure, someone gains more than 51% ownership of the crematory
- crematory authority myst apply for new license
display of cremation device permit
- must have it displayed in its place of business
- by the IL EPA
- and comptroller
cremations only in a crematory can only take place …
- anyone can cremate human remains only in a crematory operated by a crematory authority licensed for this exact purpose
you cannot cremate someone until you have received
cremation authorization form signed by authorizing agent
what info should the cremation authorization form contain
- 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
what to do with unclaimed remains
- after 30 days can be sent back to authorizing agent
- after 60 cremains may be disposed of
if authorizing agent can’t be there to sign the authorization forms what can be done
- can delegate authority to another person in writing
when the authorizing agents signs the cremation authorization form….
- they are deeming that all the information provided for the form is truthful
who can perform a cremation service
- only those who have gone through training in cremation and received certification by a program recognized by the comptroller
when should new employees get training
- reasonable time period not more than a year
- may perform cremations if trained by anther person who is certified and under supervision
how much continuing education is required
- at least 2 hours in length
- every 5 years
upon release of the cremains the person who receives them should also get a
- 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
you cannot _____ to be cremated
require human remains to be in a casket
you cannot accept human remains if
they are not delivered to the crematory in a casket/alternative container
human remains cannot be cremated within
- 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
the 2 exceptions to being cremated before the 24 hours limit
- deceased has an infectious/dangerous disease
- religious requirements
cremation of more than one person in the same cremation chamber is …
- prohibited without prior written consent of authorizing agent
after a cremation _______ shall be removed from the cremation chamber
all recoverable residue of the cremation process
a crematory cannot take in unembalmed bodies if
they don’t maintain a temp of 40 degrees F or have an operating refrigeration unit
cremated remains are human remains and must be treated with the utmost dignity and respect T/F
true
all states require signature on authorization to cremate T/F
false
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
true
when commingling cremated remains during final disposition, there is no law and you do not need to complete a commingling authorization form T/F
false
when scattering cremated remains, there are no laws or regulations to follow T/F
false
the funeral provider must ensure that the families wishes are being followed as well as staying within federal, state, and local laws T/F
true
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
true
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
true
cremated remains must be placed in a strong durable thick plastic bag. the bag must be a minimum of 6 mil. thickness T/F
false (should be 2 mil)
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
false
cremated remains are permitted to be mailed to any domestic address when package is prepared as required T/F
true
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
true
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
false
transportation security administration (TSA) indicates travelers are not allowed to travel with cremated remains in a checked bag T/F
false
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
true?
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
true
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
false? (60)
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
false (3)
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
true
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
true
