Vocab Test 1- Cremation

Question 1

person legally entitled to authorize the cremation of human remains

Answer 1

Authorizing agents

Question 2

limbs or other portions of the anatomy that are removed for medical purposes during treat, surgery etc; or human bodies or portion of bodies that have been donated to science for medical research purposes

Answer 2

Body Parts

Question 3

permit for disco of a dead human body as required by state legal requirements. Title of this document may vary from state to state

Answer 3

Burial Transit Permit

Question 4

rigid container that is designed for the encasement of human remains; is usually constructed of wood, metal or like material and ornamented and lined with fabric, and which may or may not be combustible

Answer 4

Casket

Question 5

transfer of more than 50 percent of the stock or assets of a crematory authority

Answer 5

Change of Ownership

Question 6

any container in which cremated remains can be placed and closed in a manner so as to prevent leakage or spillage of remains or the entrance or foreign material

Answer 6

Closed Container

Question 7

all remains of the cremated human body recovered after completion of the cremation process, including pulverization, which leaves only bone fragments reduced to unidentifiable dimensions and may possibly include the residue of any foreign matter including casket material, bridgework or eyeglasses that were cremated with the human remains

Answer 7

Cremated Remains

Question 8

technical process, using direct flame and heat that reduces human remains to bone fragments. reduction takes place through heat an evaporation. Cremation includes to processing and usually includes the pulverization of bone fragments

Answer 8

Cremation

Question 9

enclosed space within which the cremation process takes place. Cremation chambers covered by these procedures shall be used exclusively of rt. cremation of human remains

Answer 9

Cremation Chamber

Question 10

container in which human remains are transported to the crematory and placed in the cremation chamber for a cremation. should be : 1)composed of readily combustible materials suitable for cremation 2) be able to be closed in order to provide a complete covering for the human remains 3) be resistant to leakage or spillage 4) be rigid enough for handling with ease 5) be able to provide protection for the health, safety and personal integrity of crematory personnel

Answer 10

Cremation Container

Question 11

rigid outer container that, subject to a cemetery rules and regs is composed of concrete, steel, fiberglass or some similar material in which na urn is placed prior to being interred in the ground, and which is designed to withstand prolonged exposure to the elements and to support the earth above the urn

Answer 11

Cremation Interment container (Urn Vault)

Question 12

legal entity, or the authorized rep of th legal entity, that is licensed by the state to operate a crematory and perform cremation

Answer 12

Crematory authority

Question 13

building or portion of a building that houses the cremation chamber and the holding facility

Answer 13

Crematory

Question 14

state agency that admins this law

Answer 14

Department

Question 15

burial or other disco on a permanent basis of a dead human body, cremated remains or parts of a dead human body

Answer 15

Final Disposition

Question 16

person known by the title of “funeral director” and embalmer, or other similar words or titles, defined by state law and licensed by the state to practice funeral directing or funeral directing and embalming

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Funeral Director

Question 17

building or separate portion of a building having a specific street address and location and devoted to activities relating to the shelter, care, custody and prep of a deceased human body and which may contain facilities for funeral , memorial, and visitation services

Answer 17

Funeral Establishment

Question 18

area within or adjacent to the crematory facility designated for the retention o human remains prior to cremation that :

1) comply with any applicable public-health law
2) Preserve the dignity of the human remains
3) Recognize the integrity, health an safety of the crematory authority personnel operating the crematory and
4) be secure from access by anyone other than authorized personnel

Answer 18

Holding Facility

Question 19

body of a deceased person, or part of a body or limb that has been removed from a living person, including the body, part of a body or limb in any stage of decamp

Answer 19

Human Remains

Question 20

compartment or cubicle for the memorialization or permanent placement of an urn containing cremated remains

Answer 20

Niche

Question 21

reduction of identifiable bone fragments after the completion of the cremation process to unidentifiable bone fragments by manual means

Answer 21

Processing

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Pulverization

Question 23

designated area for scattering of cremated remains usually in a cemetery . can be mixed with, placed on top of , the soil or ground cover or buried in an underground receptacle on a commingled basis

Answer 23

Scattering Area

Question 24

receptacle for cremated remains usually made of cardboard, plastic or similar material designed to hold the cremated remains until an urn or other permanent container is acquired

Answer 24

temporary Container

Question 25

receptacle designed to permanently encase the cremated remains

Answer 25

Urn