Answers (Grade A+)
Cremation -
correct answer ✅the reduction of a dead human body to inorganic
bone fragments by intense heat in a specifically designed retort or
chamber.
direct cremation -
correct answer ✅a disposition of human remains by cremation
without formal viewing, visitation, or ceremony with the body
present
crematory -
correct answer ✅A furnace or retort for cremating dead human
bodies; a building that houses a retort.
When did Modern Cremation begin and who is credited with
establishing the current model of cremation? -
correct answer ✅1873; Professor Brunetti of Italy
When was the first crematory built in the US? -
correct answer ✅1876
,Cremation Final Exam C Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What are the four demographics of most cremation consumers? -
correct answer ✅higher education level, high income level, less
religious, a neo-localist
What is the greatest factor of why people choose cremation? -
correct answer ✅to save money
Who is credited with building the first crematory in the United
States? -
correct answer ✅Dr. Francis LeMoyne
The term defined by the reduction of a dead human body to
inorganic bone fragments by intense heat in a specifically designed
retort or chamber -
correct answer ✅cremation
The term defined by a furnace or retort for cremating dead human
bodies; a building that houses a retort -
correct answer ✅crematory
The term defined by a disposition of human remains by cremation,
without formal viewing, visitation, or ceremony with the body
,Cremation Final Exam C Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
present. -
correct answer ✅direct cremation
authorizing agent -
correct answer ✅A person who is legally entitled to order and
direct the cremation and final disposition of specific human
remains.
cremated remains -
correct answer ✅all remains of the cremated human body
recovered after the completion of the creation process including
pulverization.
cremation -
correct answer ✅the reduction of a dead human body to inorganic
bone fragments by intense heat in a specifically designed retort or
chamber; FTC Definition - a heating process which incinerates
human remains.
cremation authorization form -
correct answer ✅specific written permission from the person(s)
who is legally authorized to control disposition that authorizes the
, Cremation Final Exam C Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
contracting funeral / cremation provider to cremate a person's
body.
informed consent -
correct answer ✅consent by an authorized person for
participation in a procedure by a subject after achieving an
understanding of what is involved in the procedure.
What must be included in the last sentence of the Alternative
Container Disclosure on the General Price List? -
correct answer ✅"If you want to arrange a direct cremation, you
can use an alternative container. Alternative containers encase the
body and can be made of materials like fiberboard or composition
materials (with or without an outside covering). The containers we
provide are (specify containers)."
If a funeral home does not offer direct cremations, must the
required disclosure be included on the General Price List? -
correct answer ✅No
Must the Direct Cremation fee include the cost of the basic
professional services of the funeral director and staff? -
correct answer ✅Yes