CREMATION EXAMINATION TEST 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Who constructed the first crematory in the United States? Answer:
Dr. Francis LeMoyne
◉ What year is considered the dawn of the cremation age in North
America? Answer: 1876
◉ It is believed that cremation as a means of disposition began in
Greece around: Answer: 1000BC
◉ The preference for fire burial lost favor under this society, and earth
interment became the dominant mode of final disposition in the West.
Answer: Roman
◉ Which of the following is NOT considered part of the checklist to
assist achieving a dignified experience for the identification viewing?
Answer: The family has not been informed of what to expect regarding
the condition of the body?
,◉ A duty to make good any loss, damage, or liability incurred by
another . Answer: Indemnity
◉ A process for identification and disposal of personal effects and other
items attached to, or present with, the deceased must be implementd and
utilized. The process should always begin with... . Answer: A complete
inventory of any and all personal effects as noted on the embalming case
report when the body is received into custody by funeral service
personnel.
◉ The preparation of the body for cremation is always directed by: .
Answer: Authorizing agent
◉ Where should identification viewing take place? . Answer: viewing
room
◉ What documentation form must be completed for each embalming? .
Answer: Case report
◉ The family just asked if embalming is necessary for a direct burial.
How does the funeral director answer the question? . Answer: Explain
that embalming is not required by law
, ◉ Which of the following will provide funeral directors and assist the
funeral professional in understanding the determination of who actually
has the legal right of disposition? . Answer: State statutes
◉ Common circumstances resulting in litigation with respect to
cremation include: . Answer: Cremating the wrong body
Cremating without authority or informed consent
Co-mingling cremated remains
-All of the above
◉ What should be at the top of all authorization forms? . Answer: Title
of the form
◉ When the cremated remains are ready to be shipped, what is the best
way to make sure they arrive safely? . Answer: Make sure you have
padding to go around the container
◉ According to the Cremation Association of North America (CANA),
after a period of how many days from the time of cremation, may the
Crematory Authority dispose of remains in any manner permitted by
law, except scattering, if the Authorizing Agent or the representative has
not specified final disposition or claimed the remains, ? . Answer: 60
days
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Who constructed the first crematory in the United States? Answer:
Dr. Francis LeMoyne
◉ What year is considered the dawn of the cremation age in North
America? Answer: 1876
◉ It is believed that cremation as a means of disposition began in
Greece around: Answer: 1000BC
◉ The preference for fire burial lost favor under this society, and earth
interment became the dominant mode of final disposition in the West.
Answer: Roman
◉ Which of the following is NOT considered part of the checklist to
assist achieving a dignified experience for the identification viewing?
Answer: The family has not been informed of what to expect regarding
the condition of the body?
,◉ A duty to make good any loss, damage, or liability incurred by
another . Answer: Indemnity
◉ A process for identification and disposal of personal effects and other
items attached to, or present with, the deceased must be implementd and
utilized. The process should always begin with... . Answer: A complete
inventory of any and all personal effects as noted on the embalming case
report when the body is received into custody by funeral service
personnel.
◉ The preparation of the body for cremation is always directed by: .
Answer: Authorizing agent
◉ Where should identification viewing take place? . Answer: viewing
room
◉ What documentation form must be completed for each embalming? .
Answer: Case report
◉ The family just asked if embalming is necessary for a direct burial.
How does the funeral director answer the question? . Answer: Explain
that embalming is not required by law
, ◉ Which of the following will provide funeral directors and assist the
funeral professional in understanding the determination of who actually
has the legal right of disposition? . Answer: State statutes
◉ Common circumstances resulting in litigation with respect to
cremation include: . Answer: Cremating the wrong body
Cremating without authority or informed consent
Co-mingling cremated remains
-All of the above
◉ What should be at the top of all authorization forms? . Answer: Title
of the form
◉ When the cremated remains are ready to be shipped, what is the best
way to make sure they arrive safely? . Answer: Make sure you have
padding to go around the container
◉ According to the Cremation Association of North America (CANA),
after a period of how many days from the time of cremation, may the
Crematory Authority dispose of remains in any manner permitted by
law, except scattering, if the Authorizing Agent or the representative has
not specified final disposition or claimed the remains, ? . Answer: 60
days
