Texas State Mortuary Law
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(sec 651.508) If a person violates chapter ___ of the Health and Safety code, they
also violate this chapter (___) - Correct Answer -716, (651)
(sec 651.651) Cremation is defined as - Correct Answer -the irreversible process of
reducing human remains to bone fragments through direct flame, extreme heat,
and evaporation. The term may include pulverization, which is the process of
reducing identifiable bone fragments after cremation and processing granulated
particles by manual or mechanical means.
Crematory license (sec 651.656) - Correct Answer -a person may not conduct a
crematory business in this state unless the person who is the owner of the
crematory holds a crematory establishment license issued by the commission.
(sec 651.656) A person may not hold a crematory establishment license unless
they ... - Correct Answer -hold a funeral establishment license or a commercial
embalming establishment license. (sec 651.656)
, (sec 651.685) Annually, each crematory must file a report to the commission. This
report must include: - Correct Answer -the number of cremations performed the
previous year
(sec 695.001) "Casket" means - Correct Answer -a container used to hold the
remains of a deceased person.
(sec 695.002) The commission shall ensure that a casket ... - Correct Answer -
contains ID of the deceased person
(sec 695.002) in-casket identification must include - Correct Answer -person's
name, date of birth, and date of death
(Sec 711.001) 'Cemetery Element' means - Correct Answer -a grave, memorial,
crypt, mausoleum, columbarium, or other item that is associated with the
cemetery, including the fence, roads, etc.
sec 711.003 A record shall be kept of each interment in a cemetery. The record
must include... - Correct Answer -1) the date the remains are received, 2) the date
the remains are interred, 3) the name and age of the person, if those facts can be
Exam Questions and Verified Answers
Latest 2026 Update | Graded A+ | 100%
Success
(sec 651.508) If a person violates chapter ___ of the Health and Safety code, they
also violate this chapter (___) - Correct Answer -716, (651)
(sec 651.651) Cremation is defined as - Correct Answer -the irreversible process of
reducing human remains to bone fragments through direct flame, extreme heat,
and evaporation. The term may include pulverization, which is the process of
reducing identifiable bone fragments after cremation and processing granulated
particles by manual or mechanical means.
Crematory license (sec 651.656) - Correct Answer -a person may not conduct a
crematory business in this state unless the person who is the owner of the
crematory holds a crematory establishment license issued by the commission.
(sec 651.656) A person may not hold a crematory establishment license unless
they ... - Correct Answer -hold a funeral establishment license or a commercial
embalming establishment license. (sec 651.656)
, (sec 651.685) Annually, each crematory must file a report to the commission. This
report must include: - Correct Answer -the number of cremations performed the
previous year
(sec 695.001) "Casket" means - Correct Answer -a container used to hold the
remains of a deceased person.
(sec 695.002) The commission shall ensure that a casket ... - Correct Answer -
contains ID of the deceased person
(sec 695.002) in-casket identification must include - Correct Answer -person's
name, date of birth, and date of death
(Sec 711.001) 'Cemetery Element' means - Correct Answer -a grave, memorial,
crypt, mausoleum, columbarium, or other item that is associated with the
cemetery, including the fence, roads, etc.
sec 711.003 A record shall be kept of each interment in a cemetery. The record
must include... - Correct Answer -1) the date the remains are received, 2) the date
the remains are interred, 3) the name and age of the person, if those facts can be
