Mortuary Law CH-7 Cremation Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Overview -
correct answer ✅The level of cremation in the US has continued at
a steady rate of growth for the past twenty years.
In response to this marketing trend, many funeral directors are
expanding the goods and services they offer families that desire
cremation.
-With the increase in options comes the increase in legal liability for
the funeral director
Authorization to Cremate -
correct answer ✅One of the keys to protecting the funeral home
from liability is to utilize a detailed cremation authorization form.
-Purpose of written consent for cremation from the authority
authorizing cremation, the identity of the decent and information
regarding medical devices, personal effects and the ultimate
disposition of the cremated remains
CANA -
correct answer ✅Cremation Association of North America was the
genesis of the cremation authorization used by most funeral
homes. Mid 1980's
, Mortuary Law CH-7 Cremation Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Most important provisions on the consent form -
correct answer ✅(1) Identification of the Decedent
(2) Identification of Authorizing Agent
(3) Authority of Authorizing Agent
(4) Medical Devices
(5) Authorization to Cremate, Process and Pulverize
(6) Disposition of Personal Property
(7) Instructions of Final Disposition
(8) Authority to Dispose of Unclaimed Remains
(9) Recycling Metal
(10) Certification and Indemnification
Identification of the Decedent -
correct answer ✅On the form, the funeral director lists basic
information regarding the decedent including the name, address,
place of death, date and time of death and social security number.
-Additionally the authorizing agent must identify the decedent at
the funeral home. This is crucial to reduce the liability in the event
there is a misidentification
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Overview -
correct answer ✅The level of cremation in the US has continued at
a steady rate of growth for the past twenty years.
In response to this marketing trend, many funeral directors are
expanding the goods and services they offer families that desire
cremation.
-With the increase in options comes the increase in legal liability for
the funeral director
Authorization to Cremate -
correct answer ✅One of the keys to protecting the funeral home
from liability is to utilize a detailed cremation authorization form.
-Purpose of written consent for cremation from the authority
authorizing cremation, the identity of the decent and information
regarding medical devices, personal effects and the ultimate
disposition of the cremated remains
CANA -
correct answer ✅Cremation Association of North America was the
genesis of the cremation authorization used by most funeral
homes. Mid 1980's
, Mortuary Law CH-7 Cremation Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Most important provisions on the consent form -
correct answer ✅(1) Identification of the Decedent
(2) Identification of Authorizing Agent
(3) Authority of Authorizing Agent
(4) Medical Devices
(5) Authorization to Cremate, Process and Pulverize
(6) Disposition of Personal Property
(7) Instructions of Final Disposition
(8) Authority to Dispose of Unclaimed Remains
(9) Recycling Metal
(10) Certification and Indemnification
Identification of the Decedent -
correct answer ✅On the form, the funeral director lists basic
information regarding the decedent including the name, address,
place of death, date and time of death and social security number.
-Additionally the authorizing agent must identify the decedent at
the funeral home. This is crucial to reduce the liability in the event
there is a misidentification
