Cemetery and Cremation Final Study Guide 2
All of the above
An unscheduled inspection is only acceptable from who. -State inspector -Local fire department official -Clergy of a local church -Funeral director -all of the above
Oxygen
Cremated human remains are composed of many elements, but mostly of which element?
I and II
Environmental protection practices to avoid emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere is an important component of ethical crematory operation. What are two specific examples from lecture of how to do this? Please select all that apply. I. Energy conservation II. Use of equipment and cremation containers materials that minimize pollution III. Maintaining an open door policy IV. Positioning the deceased within the cremator appropriately
False
T/F: Inviting the community to an open house at your crematory is a great way to maintain good public relations. Open houses should be scheduled as often as you can without interference to your operations. Therefore unscheduled visitors should be immediately asked t return during a scheduled open house.
False
T/F: It is not necessary to understand the procedure for shipping cremated remains. The Postal employee will be well educated on the subject.
False
T/F: It is recommended to package cremated remains in two strong, durable, sift-proof boxes when shipping. However it is not a requirement.
False
T/F: It's okay for untrained personnel to operate or supervise cremation equipment.
False
T/F: Of the potential hazards in a crematory, OSHA would only be concerned with bloodborne pathogens.
Baby Boomers
This cohort born between the years 1946 and 1964 are traditionally associated with skepticism and intolerance for emotional pain.
Endowment care fund
This fund is a collection of monies intended to finance the perpetual upkeep of a cemetery.
35%
When analyzing the market you serve, what percentage of cremations should be considered your "break-even" point?
should have a copy added to the crematory's permanent record.
A burial transit permit...
Trenching
A ceremonial placing of cremated remains into a shallow groove in the sand or soil followed by a covering with earth is best described as which method of scattering?
Funeral Service Establishment
A crematory that provides service directly to the public may need to be licensed as what?
The state's Department of Environmental Conservation
Air Quality Control Permits are usually issued by which agency?
Mormons
As time passes, some groups are adjusting their views on cremation and how it relates to their faith. Which of the following groups has recently been anti-cremation, but is beginning to change and become more open to it? -Lutherans -Shinto -Mormons -Humanists
65%
CANA predicts that the cremation rate in the United States will be _% by 2025.
Yes
Can a funeral home or crematory legal dispose of unclaimed cremated remains after a specified period of time?
II and IV
Chain of custody and identification are immensely important in cremation. Which of the options below would be considered essential components in chain of custody procedures and maintaining and establishing positive identification? I. Being descriptive when describing options for final disposition II. Effective communication with employer, co-workers, colleagues, and employees of third party crematories III. Aiding families in making arrangements that are compatible with their culture and religious traditions IV. Never making assumptions regarding facts
Rural Cemeteries
Considered the first modern cemeteries, these originated in the mid-1800's with the intention of moving burial grounds from inside the city to the surrounding countryside.
Funeral home calls in advance to inform crematory staff that additional personnel will be required to move a heavier-than-usual container
Crematories are within their rights to refuse certain cases. Which of the following is NOT one of them? -Delivery in a non-combustible container -Incomplete or improperly completed paperwork -Funeral home calls in advance to inform crematory staff that additional personnel will be required to move a heavier-than-usual container -Improper labeling of the cremation container
Accompany the inspector throughout your facility, answering the questions they ask.
During an inspection you should do what? -Kindly ask for credentials, and explain that your education and experience make you more qualified. -Offer to share information about other crematories if your inspection goes well. -Explain that the inspector is free to look around, but you are too busy to escort their visit. -Accompany the inspector throughout your facility, answering the questions they ask.
Memorialization
Finish this statement: "Cremation shouldn't be thought of as final disposition, rather, it should be considered preparation for ____________________."
Number of employees
For crematories, there is liability in all of the following, except. -Contracts -Environment -Number of employees -Operations
Signature Upon Delivery
For liability purposes, it would be a good practice to get delivery confirmation by requiring what?
Cremation is permitted as long as it isn't an act of defiance to the church
How did the Catholic Church view cremation after the Second Vatican Council in 1963?
Annualy
How often should you have safety checks performed by your retort's factory certified technicians?
In a secure area, inaccessible to the public.
How should cremated remains should be stored?
Funeral/Director Embalmer
If a pacemaker is discovered on a body about to be cremated, whose responsibility is it to remove it?
Consent of the landowner
If a person wants to dispose of cremated remains on private property, it is vital that they have what?
Retort Manufacturer
If you have questions regarding avoiding risk of liability within your crematory, your first call should be to who?
Cremated Remains
In our profession, we respectfully refer to a person's mortal remains post cremation as what?
Operator training certificates are displayed conspicuously.
Inspectors may look for the following. -Operator training certificates are displayed conspicuously. -The previous year's natural gas bills. -Inventory of alternate containers. -all of the above
Embalmed Remains
Of the following cases, which one doesn't have to placed into refrigeration within 48 hours of receipt?
The name of an alternate authorizing agent, should the primary fail in their duties
Of the following pieces of information, which does not appear on a cremation authorization form? -The name of an alternate authorizing agent, should the primary fail in their duties -The name of the decedent -The name of the authorizing agent -A listing of any medical devices or implants within the decedent's body
Since the state religion of Rome had become Christianity, cremation of the body was considered defiance and refusal of the resurrection upon the return of Christ
Primarily due to Emperor Constantine, cremation was largely done away with in Rome because?
Minimal Care
Removal of medical devices, aspiration of excess fluids and gasses, washing, and feature setting with the intention of preparing remains for identification can be referred to as what?
Liability
Responsibility for wrongful acts or omissions defines what?
Buddhist
Select the group from the options below who is most pro-cremation: -Buddhist -Muslim -Orthodox Jews -Greek Orthodox
False
T/F: A crematory can not be held liable for cremating personal items with the decedent.
True
T/F: A funeral home that uses a third party crematory should conduct an inspection of their facility at least once a year.
False
T/F: After a cremation has taken place, there is no possibility of being sued for mis-identification. After all, any evidence has been destroyed.
False
T/F: Air Quality Control Permits are required in all states.
False
T/F: All cremations can be performed in the exact same manner.
True
T/F: An authorizing agent must give permission for the removal of any pacemakers, defibrillators, or radioactive devices prior to cremation.
False
T/F: Best practice would dictate that our packaging be very discrete when shipping cremated remains. We would not want anything on the outside that identifies the contents.
False
T/F: Cremation authorization forms are contracts for services.
False
T/F: Funeral homes are never liable for cremating the wrong body, only crematories.
True
T/F: If you choose to build a crematory, it is recommended that you inform the community of your intentions and answer any questions they may have.
True
T/F: Permission must be granted on the cremation authorization form to pulverize the cremated remains.
True
T/F: Requiring the purchase of a casket for direct cremation is considered unfair and deceptive.
False
T/F: The 3 T's for peak efficiency in cremation are time, turbulence, and torpidity.
True
T/F: The Clean Air Act allows states to impose more strict regulations than the EPA, if they think the EPA regulations are not up to their standards.
True
T/F: The EPA, State, or local inspectors may ask to see your maintenance log.
False
T/F: The amount of money spent on memorializing pets can be directly affected by the current economy.
True
T/F: The authorizing agent isn't always the legal next of kin.
False
T/F: Veterinarians that have been offering cremation to their clients for years are likely to welcome a new cremation service from a funeral service professional.
False
T/F: Witnesses to a cremation should never be permitted to place the deceased into the retort or press the button that initiates the cremation.
the place of final disposition
The Burial Transit Permit should accompany the decedent to...
Visible emissions
The following are usually measured and restricted by emission regulations. -visible emissions -nitrogen -sulfur dioxide -all of the above
23,000 BCE
The oldest archaeological evidence of cremation that has so far been discovered is how old?
Cremation
The reduction of a dead human body to inorganic bone fragments by intense heat in a specifically designed retort or chamber is most commonly referred to as?
Stoichiometric combustion
The theoretical point where the fuel to oxygen ratio results in complete combustion, and where all the carbon in the fuel forms CO2 and all the hydrogen in the fuel forms H2O is called what?
All of the above
What costly mistake did past funeral directors make regarding cremation families? -Assumed everyone wanted "direct" cremation -Didn't take into account the demands of the market -Sometimes used gruesome visual aids to persuade families to select a traditional funeral -All of the above
The rise in cremation rates was temporarily stalled
What effect did the assassination and subsequent televised funeral of President John F. Kennedy have on the rate of cremation?
Ossuary
What is a receptacle designed for the communal placement of cremated remains without an urn or other container called?
Retort hasn't been used for at least 12 hours
What is the definition of a "cold cremator"?
Pet loss
What is the fastest growing Death Care market in the US and Canada?
200 CI
What is the industry standard volume of an urn?
Death occurred due to virulent outbreak
What is the one exemption to the minimum waiting period (24 hours, 48 hours, etc) to cremate a dead human body?
Controlling retort temperature and exhaust gas flow rate within the combustion chamber
What is the primary method of effectively achieving low emissions?
1,400-1,800° F
What is the proper temperature range of a cremator?
Mask or Respirator
What should you wear while processing and packaging cremated remains?
The American Way of Death
What was the name of Jessica Mitford's book that exposed unethical funeral practices of the time?
Preferably in the container they selected
When a family is making positive identification of their loved one, it is considered best practice to hold the viewing where?
Receipt
When a funeral home deals with a third party crematory, what should accompany the remains each time they are transferred?
There is little grief associated with pet loss.
When considering pet loss, the following is not true: -There is little grief associated with pet loss. -A significant loss is often experienced by the pet family. -People are reluctant to share their feelings of grief. -A family often feels the need to acknowledge the loss, much like the loss of a human family member.
All of the Above
When families plan to utilize a rental casket for a visitation, what must be disclosed? -The casket is rented -The casket has been used in past services -The casket will likely be used in services in the future -All the above
All of the above
When shipping cremated remains internationally, the following is suggested. -Packaging in accordance to USPS specifications. -First Class Package International service with Registered Mail Service -Complete a Customs Declaration Form -Contact the Consulate or Embassy of the destination country, to inquire about shipping procedures -All of the above
Certified copy of Death Certificate, Burial Transit Permit, Letter on your firm's letterhead identifying the contents
When shipping cremated remains, which of the following should be included inside the packaging?
When you are asked to do so by an authorizing agent
When should you commingle cremated remains?
Unanimous unless in a state where majority rules
When there are two or more authorizing siblings, changes to the cremation authorization must be what?
Romans
Which culture of antiquity utilized cremation on the WIDEST scale?
Individual
Which method of pet cremation is most expensive?
All of the Above
Which of the following are methods for reducing cremation-related pollution output? -Remove all internal medical appliances -Limiting unnecessary items in the cremation container -Increasing turbulence in the retort via manipulation of the air-flow -All the above
Must have an adjustable mattress
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be a cremation container? -Must be combustible -Must be closable to provide protection of the health and safety of crematory personnel -Must be resistant to leakage or spillage -Must have an adjustable mattress
Arterial embalming
Which of the following is NOT something that's traditionally done prior to an identification viewing? -Arterial embalming -Bathing the remains and setting their features -Placing the remains into the cremation container selected by the family -Dressing the remains in a hospital gown or other provided clothing
Pet-Lite
Which of the following is most willing to spend money to advertise pet cremations, but not purchase a retort?
USPS Priority Mail
Which of the following methods are acceptable for shipping cremated remains?
Infants or decedents of a smallish stature
Which of the following should NOT be the first cremation of the day?
The Neptune Society
Which of the following was/is a cremation society:
Indigent
Which type of individual would typically be interred in a Potter's Field?
False
While waiting for a construction permit, only site preparation may be done prior to the permit being issued.
Dr. Hugo Erichsen
Who founded the Cremation Association of America?
Authorizing Agent
Who is liable for the truthfulness of any facts listed on a cremation authorization form?
They would like their pet with them after their own death.
Why might a person choose to have a pet cremated?
The family insists the decedent should have a lucky rabbit foot in their belongings returned by the coroner
You are providing service for a cremation family and the time comes to verify the identity of the decedent. Which one of the following methods is not an acceptable method of identifying a body? -The family insists the decedent should have a lucky rabbit foot in their belongings returned by the coroner -Having the family identify a scar, tattoo, or other physical deformity -Use of a close family member or friend designated by the family to personally identify the set of remains in question -Using a photograph (digital or otherwise) of the decedent's features
Burial Transit Permit
Issued by a local registrar of vital records, this document should accompany a decedent to their final disposition, whether that be burial or cremation.
Until their state's statutes of limitation for breach of contact and tort claims expires plus 10 years
It is recommended that crematories retain detailed cremation records for how long?
