Cemetery and Crematory Operations

Question 1

Cremation

Answer 1

Cremated remains, crematory, restort, inurnment, niche, columbarium

Question 2

Cemetery

Answer 2

Churchyard cemetery, garden cemetery, memorial park, scattering garden

Question 3

Cemetery and Crematory Operations 1

Answer 3

Confirm identity of the deceased. (e.g. at the time of transfer, prior to cremation or interment

Question 4

Cemetery and Crematory Operations 2

Answer 4

Prepare the deceased for visual identification

Question 5

Cemetery and Crematory Operations 3

Answer 5

Verify accuracy and completensess of cremation documents

Question 6

Cemetery and Crematory Operations 4

Answer 6

Verify removal of jewelry and other personal effects, as authorized

Question 7

Cemetery and Crematory Operations 5

Answer 7

Confirm that implanted medical devices have been removed, if appropriate

Question 8

Cemetery and Crematory Operations 6

Answer 8

Verify removal of jewelry and other personal effects, as authorized

Question 9

Cemetery and Crematory Operations 7

Answer 9

Inspect crematory and confirm compliance with legal requirements

Question 10

Cemetery and Crematory Operations 8

Answer 10

Place the deceased in suitable container for disposition (e.g. casket, alternative container)

Question 11

Cemetery and Crematory Operations 9

Answer 11

Evaluate remains to determine schedule of cremation (e.g. size, container, condition)

Question 12

Cemetery and Crematory Operations 10

Answer 12

Explain the cremation process

Question 13

Cemetery and Crematory Operations 11

Answer 13

Place cremated remains in selected container

Question 14

Cemetery and Crematory Operations 12

Answer 14

Procure signature for release of cremated remains

Question 15

Cemetery and Crematory Operations 13

Answer 15

Return or complete disposition of cremated remains

Question 16

Cemetery and Crematory Operations 14

Answer 16

Prepare and transport the deceased for disposition

Question 17

Cemetery and Crematory Operations 15

Answer 17

Confirm proper site of disposition (e.g. niche, crypt, graves, scattering garden)

Question 18

Cemetery and Crematory Operations 16

Answer 18

Confirm cemetery property is prepared correctly to receive remains

Question 19

Cemetery and Crematory Operations 17

Answer 19

Inspect cemetery and confirm compliance with legal requirements

Question 20

Cemetery and Crematory Operations 18

Answer 20

Set up and/or inspect equipment for safety (e.g. lowering device, chairs, and tents)

Question 21

Cemetery and Crematory Operations 19

Answer 21

Remain at the cemetery until interment

Question 22

Cemetery and Crematory Operations 20

Answer 22

Secure permit for and oversee disinterment

Question 23

A proper container in which to cremate a deceased would be a (an)?

Answer 23

Alternative container

Question 24

Prior to cremation, consent for removing this item must be obtained?

Answer 24

Pacemaker

Question 25

Which procedure does not take place during the cremation process?

Answer 25

All implanted medical devices are removed prior to cremation

Question 26

If a family supplies an urn that was purchased at a different location, the funeral director can legally?

Answer 26

Use the urn provided by the family

Question 27

To whom should cremated remains be released to?

Answer 27

The person authorized in the authorization for cremation document

Question 28

The difference between a burial vault and a grave liner is?

Answer 28

Burial vaults have protective qualities

Question 29

A metal or concrete container designed to protect the casket is a?

Answer 29

Vault

Question 30

The person responsible to confirm that a pacemaker has been removed from the deceased prior to cremation is the?

Answer 30

Crematory operator

Question 31

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 card board box and then be buried in the local cemetery. What should the funeral practitioner do at this time?

Answer 31

Clarify the rules and regulations at the local cemetery regarding burial of cremated remains

Question 32

The documents required for cremation include the authorization for cremation, the cremation permit, and the?

Answer 32

Death certificate