NBE Cemetery/Crematory 1-160
A structure whose shape is geometric where the outer surfaces are triangular and converge to a single point at the top: A. sarcophagus B. pyramid C. ossuary D. pyre
B. pyramid
Any cremated or processed remains that do not fit in the temporary container or urn shall be: A. vacuumed up with other dust and dirt in the work area B. returned in a separate container C. disposed of in any manner deemed appropriate to the crematory operator D. disposed of in any legal number
B. returned in a separate container
The ability of the operator to evaluate the materials to be cremated (casket, container and human remains) is: A. the only means to determine the temperature at which the cremation should take place B. the first step in controlling visible emissions C. the last step in an attempt to control smoke D. of no value in controlling visible emissions
B. the first step in controlling visible emissions
Rural, roadside cemeteries, many with homemade grave markers: A. Veterans B. Memorial Parks C. Country D. Urban
Country
Underground receptacles for caskets: A. Reliquaries B. Sepulchre C. Pyres D. Vaults
D. Vaults
In cemetery language, "remains" and ___________ have the same meaning. A. corps B. cadaver C. none of these D. deceased
D. deceased
Cremate the largest (most obese) remains: A. last of the day B. for the longest time C. for the shortest time D. first of the day
D. first of the day
The three elements required for combustion to take place: A. earth, air and fire B. time, turbents, and temperature C. oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen D. heat, fuel and oxygen
D. heat, fuel and oxygen
A space in columbarium, mausoleum or other structure, used or intended to be used for the inurnment of cremated human remains. A. vault B. obelisk C. ossuary D. niche
D. niche
Fear of tombstones: A. none of these B. claustrophobia C. hydrophobia D. placophobia
D. placophobia
A mausoleum is a building primarily intended for cremated remains? True False
False
Suspended ash particles, charred paper, dust, soot or other partially incinerated matter, carried in the products of combustion (often referred to as particulate matter, or particulates): A. fly ash B. fire C. flame D. aerosol
A. fly ash
A space of land in a Cemetery used or intended to be used for the burial of human remains: A. grave B. interment C. lawn crypt D. lich
A. grave
A "bone-pit": A. ossuary B. obelisk C. plot D. memorial park
A. ossuary
Crematory operated by an entity other than the funeral home or funeral provider who contracted with the family of the deceased? A. third party crematory B. off site crematory C. both a and b D. none of these
A. third party crematory
Meaning: Burial alive: A. vivisepulture B. wake C. Reliquary D. none of these
A. vivisepulture
Due diligence when using an off-site (third party) crematory requires that the crematory agrees to allow: A. That co-cremation of two small bodies to save energy is okay as long as discount is passed onto the family. B. Licensed personnel from the funeral home to make unannounced visits. C. That any jewelry, prothesis or implants may be sold as long as the monetary gain is split with the family. D. None of these is even legal.
B. Licensed personnel from the funeral home to make unannounced visits.
A grave, crypt or niche: A. Stone B. Lot C. Plot D. Mausoleum
B. Lot
Generally State or County owned land operated for the burial of the indigent or unclaimed: A. All of these B. Potter's Field C. Flanders Field D. Farmers Field
B. Potter's Field
Literally "an empty tomb". A monument erected in honor for a deceased who is interred elsewhere: A. Crypt B. Dolmen C. Epitaph D. Cenotaph
D. Cenotaph
Grate, hearth, or combination thereof where the body is consumed by flame? A. stack B. breach C. flue D. burning area
D. burning area
A ceremonial construction made of wood and fire, designed to reduce a deceased human body to ashes: A. sarcophagus B. pyramid C. vault D. pyre
D. pyre
Most products of combustion (smoke and odor) given off during the cremation process will be destroyed if subjected to temperatures between _____________ and _________ for a period of 0.5 seconds to 1 second, if the stream is subjected to proper mixing (turbulence). A. 1,000*F - 1,200*F B. 140*F - 180*F C. 1,400*F - 1800*F D. 100*C - 212*C
A. 1,000*F - 1,200*F
These are relatively small cemeteries with rows of headstones and no resemblance to a park. Usually in larger cities up until the late 1950's: A. Urban Cemeteries B. Church Yard Cemeteries C. Memorial Parks D. Veterans Cemeteries
A. Urban Cemeteries
A cemetery created by an act of congress for the burial of those that served in the military: A. Veterans Cemeteries B. Army Cemeteries C. Marine Cemeteries D. Navy Cemeteries
A. Veterans Cemeteries
Which of the following metals is notorious for producing thick white smoke which will set off the pollution controls during the cremation process? A. Zinc B. Iron C. Copper D. Steel
A. Zinc
A device for introduction of flame by the delivery or combining of a fuel and air mixture in the presence of heat? Sometimes referred to as primary, secondary or after! A. burner B. stack C. flue D. flame
A. burner
The amount of waste incinerated per unit of time, usually expressed in pounds per hour? A. burning rate B. hearth rate C. consumption rate D. capacity
A. burning rate
A short text honoring a deceased which is inscribed on their tombstone or plaque: A. epitaph B. elegy C. All of these D. eulogy
A. epitaph
In a hillside cemetery, where the ground is on a steep slop where the grave is located, it may be necessary for the funeral director to ___________ in order to keep the lowering devise level over the grave. A. erect a scaffolding B. purchase an oblong vault C. have the pallbearers hold one end up D. pour a concrete foundation
A. erect a scaffolding
To bury or put a dead body into an grave: A. inter B. entomb C. commend D. scatter
A. inter
The burial, entombment, or inurnment of human remains: A. interment B. commend C. both a and b D. None of these
A. interment
A crematory shall not accept a casket or cremation container from which there is evidence of: A. leakage B. odor C. sound D. contraband
A. leakage
The physical identification of a space where one, several or a multiple of people died in a common occurrence. The deceased may or may not be interred at that place. A. memorial cenotaph B. memorial park C. obelisk D. memorial service
A. memorial cenotaph
A container that is designed for placement in the grave space around the casket, including, but not limited to, containers commonly known as burial vaults, grave boxes, and grave liners: A. outer burial container B. plot C. memorial encasement D. plot holder
A. outer burial container
In those states that require them, the metal ID disc must follow the remains through the process (from receiving to shipping) and must be: A. placed in the retort on the right hand side near the changing door B. commingled with the remains C. clamped to the container during the cremation process D. put in the collection tray prior to the cremation
A. placed in the retort on the right hand side near the changing door
The crematory operator should ___________ any items for cremation that contain chlorinated plastics. A. refuse B. accept C. hide D. scrutinize
A. refuse
___________ is/are recommended to assist in loading casketed or containerized human remains into the cremation unit A. One handful of BB's B. A 2 1/2 inch diameter cardboard roller C. A steel rod of no less than 1/2 inch D. six 1″ steel ball-bearings
B. A 2 1/2 inch diameter cardboard roller
Interment is used as a generic term to embrace all forms of disposition of human remains to include: A. entombment B. All of these C. burial D. inurement
B. All of these
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 generally for the purpose of cremation? A. Six Handled Case B. Alternative container C. Zigler Case D. Disaster Pouch
B. Alternative container
Carbon Monoxide released from the crematory retort is an indication of: A. An emaciated body being cremated B. Incomplete combustion C. The retort is running too hot D. An obese body being cremated
B. Incomplete combustion
One who loves cemeteries and funerals. A. Lovers of burial B. Taphophile C. Thanatophobe D. none of these
B. Taphophile
The three "T's" of proper pollution control are: A. Time, Temperament & Tradewinds B. Time, Temperature & Turbulence C. Time, Temperature & Tenacity D. Timber, Temperature & Time
B. Time, Temperature & Turbulence
The practice of watching over the body by candlelight the night before the funeral. A. Benediction B. Wake C. Rosary D. Vigil
B. Wake
Family representative(s) present for the initiation of the cremation process? A. Observer B. Witness C. Kin D. Bystander
B. Witness
Term used when cremated remains are cast from a private plane? A. raking B. aerial scattering C. shooting D. casting
B. aerial scattering
That portion of the atmosphere supplied to the cremation chamber for combustion, cooling and ventilation? A. soot B. air C. moisture D. CO₂
B. air
Any refractory construction intended to change direction of flow or velocity of the products of combustion: A. flue B. baffle C. retort D. stack
B. baffle
The reduction of identifiable bone fragments after the completion of the cremation by manual or mechanical means and reducing to granulated particles or dust? A. pulverization B. both a and b are correct C. none of these are correct D. processing
B. both a and b are correct
A heating process that reduces human remains to bone fragments by combustion and evaporation in the presences of an open flame: A. mummification B. cremation C. desiccation D. dehydration
B. cremation
An environmentally safe receptacle which is designed for encasing the dead human remains for the purpose of cremation? A. Disaster pouch B. cremation casket C. Zigler case D. Mausoleum
B. cremation casket
A stone marker, with or without an inscription used to mark the foot of the grave: A. gravestone B. footstone C. Lich D. headstone
B. footstone
A solid surface upon which material with high moisture content, or liquids or waste material for burning or drying are placed: A. grate B. hearth C. bed D. pile
B. hearth
Carbon monoxide is the result of: A. too much heat B. incomplete combustion C. low octane fuel D. shallow breathing
B. incomplete combustion
A leak resistant zippered bag designed to contain a dead human body and body fluids and is used mainly for the removal of dead human remains from the place of death? A. casket B. pouch C. urn D. vault
B. pouch
In the middle of the 17th century, Sir Thomas Browne wrote the earliest known essay in defense of _________." it stressed the advantages of this form of burial. A. church yard cemeteries B. urn burial C. catacombs D. common (mass) graves
B. urn burial
Visible emissions (opacity) is rated on a scale from: A. 0ppm to 100ppm B. one 32nd of an inch and up C. 0% to 100% D. only what the human eye can see
C. 0% to 100%
Match the following "Don't Say" words with their proper "Do Say" terms!!! 1 - Ashes 2 - Engrave 3 - Headstone a - inscribe b - marker c - cremated remains A. 1 - a; 2 - c; 3 - b B. 1 - b; 2 - a; 3 - c C. 1 - c; 2 - a; 3 - b D. 1 - c; 2 - b; 3 - a
C. 1 - c; 2 - a; 3 - b
The minimum temperature at which a human crematory should operate for maximum efficiency is: A. 1800 degrees Fahrenheit B. 2000 degrees Fahrenheit C. 1400 degrees Fahrenheit D. 1400 degrees Centigrade
C. 1400 degrees Fahrenheit
The first recorded pre-planned cremation in the US took place in Charleston, South Carolina in: A. 1927 B. 1865 C. 1783 D. 1776
C. 1783
Many adherents to the Roman Catholic faith are not aware of the Vatican's acceptance of Cremation in: A. 310 B. 1856 C. 1963 D. 1054
C. 1963
Particulate matter commingled with the gases escaping from the stack of the crematory is referred to as: A. Smoke B. Fly Ash C. Both a and b D. None of these
C. Both a and b
The optimum temperature for human crematory operations is: A. between 1400 and 1800 degrees Fahrenheit B. 1600 degrees Fahrenheit C. Both a and b are correct D. None of these
C. Both a and b are correct
The release of cremated human remains into the wind? A. Casting B. Scattering C. Both a and b are correct D. None of these
C. Both a and b are correct
Turbulence in the exhaust flow are caused by the presences of physical obstacles such as: A. Curtain walls B. Drop arches C. Both a and b are correct D. None of these
C. Both a and b are correct
A stone with an inscription used to mark the grave. May be as simple as the name and dates - John Doe 1927 - 1214: A. Lawn crypt B. Lot Holder C. Gravestone D. Footstone
C. Gravestone
With exception of ___________ and ___________, most major religious readily accept cremation A. Catholic - Protestantism B. Anglican - Baptistism C. Islam - Orthodox Judaism D. Lutheran - Methodism
C. Islam - Orthodox Judaism
A pre-placed enclosed chamber, which is usually constructed of reinforced concrete, poured in place or precast unit installed in quantity, either side by side or multiple depth, and covered by earth or sod: A. lawn crypt B. garden crypt C. both a and b D. none of these
C. both a and b
A sequence of exothermic chemical reactions between a fuel and an oxidant accompanied by the production of heat and conversion of chemical species? A. combustion B. burning C. both a and b are correct D. neither a or b is correct
C. both a and b are correct
The amount of waste incinerated, usually expressed in pounds per hour, with the characteristic or type of waste stipulated: A. burn rate B. efficiency rate C. capacity D. rate per hour
C. capacity
Disposing of cremated remains in a manner or location that combines the cremated remains with the cremated remains of another individual? A. sacrificing B. incription C. commingling D. sepulture
C. commingling
All remains of the cremated human body recovered after the completion of the cremation process, including pulverization? A. ashes B. char C. cremated remains D. soot
C. cremated remains
A space of sufficient size in a building or land area used or intended to be used for the entombment of human remains: A. grave B. tomb C. crypt D. altar
C. crypt
Of those items listed below, which are regarded as a threat to the integrity of the cremation equipment as well as a threat to the safety and well-being of the crematory operator. A. artificial flowers B. alcoholic beverages C. pacemakers D. polyester leisure suits
C. pacemakers
A cemetery, Originally a cemetery for the victims of great battles: A. memorial park B. burial field C. polyandrium D. ossuary
C. polyandrium
In the language of Cremation, Retort capacity refers to: A. temperature B. door width C. pounds per hour D. cadaver size
C. pounds per hour
Some modern lowering devises are equipped with telescoping legs to accommodate ___________ at the location of the grave. A. pounds on the cemetery property B. road curbs and driveways C. sloping ground or hillsides D. rivers and creeks thought the cemetery
C. sloping ground or hillsides
A receptacle for cremated remains usually made of cardboard, plastic or similar materials designed to hold the cremated remains until an urn or other permanent container is acquired or other disposition is made? A. casket B. pouch C. temporary container D. Zigler Case
C. temporary container
Human remains are made up of __________% moisture, _______% combustible solids, and ________% non-combustible solids and are classified as Type _________ waste. A. 10; 85; 4; 5 B. 10; 85; 5; 4 C. 5; 10; 85; 4 D. 85; 10; 5; 4
D. 85; 10; 5; 4
Of those persons listed below, which one should be responsible for the visual identity (ID viewing) of the deceased? A. Responsible Funeral Director B. Removal personnel C. Responsible Cremationist D. Authorizing agent
D. Authorizing agent
This type of cemetery originated in Europe where it was thought that the closer to the place of worship a person was the greater their chance of going to heaven: A. Memorial Park B. Family C. Pet D. Church Yard
D. Church Yard
Any air, controlled with respect to quantity and location, forced or induced, supplied through or adjacent to the fuel bed in a crematory retort: A. Secondary air B. Excess air C. Over-fire air D. Primary air
D. Primary air
From the Latin "sepulcrum" which meant only "a burial place": A. Resting Place B. Sanctuary C. Mummified D. Sepulcare
D. Sepulcare
The Greeks called the swollen ground or mound which marked gravesites a tumulus. Today, the word _____ is used chiefly to refer to those burial places which are above ground. A. Grave B. Vault C. Pyramid D. Tomb
D. Tomb
____________ is the mixing of gases in the cremator's exhaust flow. A. Opacity B. Smoke C. Retention D. Turbulence
D. Turbulence
_____________ can produce thick, white smoke that is difficult to control. A. Copper B. Shellac C. Iron D. Zinc
D. Zinc
Which of the following might fall under the jurisdiction or use of a cemetery: 1 - land dedicated, reserved or used for interment 2 - trees, shrubs and other vegetation grown on the property 3 - graves, mausoleums, crypts, columbaria, niches, or other interment spaces 4 - memorial works of art 5 - roadways, walkways and ponds or lagoons (water features) 6 - equipment, vehicles and facilities incident to the operation thereof A. 1, 3 & 5 only B. 2, 4, & 6 only C. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 D. all of these
D. all of these
Visual inspection of the equipment and stack should be inspected _____________ and _____________ when not in use. A. prior to every use - no less than every 90 days B. after every use - no less than every 7 days C. after every use - no less than every 10 days D. prior to every use - no less than every 30 days
D. prior to every use - no less than every 30 days
The term for the special brick that is used to line the firebox or primary chamber of the crematory retort: A. clay brick B. ash brick C. paving brick D. refractory brick
D. refractory brick
All cemeteries must be incorporated? True False
False
In the ideal cremation process, the only compounds exiting the stack are? A. CO₂ & H₂O B. C₆H₅OH C. CO & CH₄ D. CI₂C₆H₄ & HCHO
A. CO₂ & H₂O
Combustion a.k.a? A. air B. burning C. light D. heat
B. burning
Proper term for the remnants of the human body that remain following the cremation: A. soot B. smoke C. cremated remains D. ashes
C. cremated remains
Which of the following are types of cemeteries? 1 - Church Yard 2 - Grocery Markets 3 - Family 4 - Veterans 5 - Memorial Parks A. 1, 2, 3, & 4 B. 1, 3 & 5 only C. 2, 3 & 4 only D. 1, 3, 4 & 5
D. 1, 3, 4 & 5
If the authorizing agent agrees to take possessions of the cremated remains and does not take possession within __________ days after cremation or on an agreed date, the crematory shall send written notice to the last known address and the authorizing agent to take possession of he remains. A. 10 B. 90 C. 14 D. 30
D. 30
The memorial stone marking the head of the grave: A. Lawn crypt B. Gravestone C. Footstone D. Headstone
D. Headstone
An upright memorial, including what used to be called a tombstone, also includes large structures like obelisks, usually made of granite, marble or common stone. A. plot B. ossuary C. monument D. megalith
Monument
Once it has been started, the cremation process is: A. Irreversible B. Reversible
A. Irreversible
The everyday care and operation of the cemetery: A. Cemetery Authority B. Cemetery management C. Cemetery Board D. Sextant
B. Cemetery management
Cremation is the process of reducing human remains to its basic elements in the form of bone fragments through the use of A. flame B. all of these are needed C. vaporization D. heat
all of these are needed
