Cemetery and Crematory Operations: Sample Questions

Question 1

A suitable container for cremation would be a (an):

Answer 1

Alternative container

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Pacemaker

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Use the urn provided by the family

Question 4

Which of the following people would have the right to authorize the cremation for Mary:

• Mary’s eldest nephew
• Mary’s mother
• Mary’s adult children
• Mary’s sister

Answer 4

Mary’s adult children

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Burial vaults seal

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Vault

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Crematory operator

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Death certificate

Question 9

Jewelry and personal effects of the deceased should be:

Answer 9

Removed, documented, and returned or disposed of according to the families instructions

Question 10

It is appropriate for the funeral director to leave the cemetery:

Answer 10

After the casket is lowered