INDIANA FUNERAL STATE BOARD
ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026 FULL ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ What should you do if all the cremated remains will not fit inside of
the selected container?
Answer: The remainder of the cremains should be returned to the
authorizing agent in a separate container.
⩥ What qualifies as a temporary container?
Answer: -A suitable box and all box seams taped closed
-The outside of the container has clear identification with the name of
the deceased
⩥ What is the proper protocol when shipping cremated remain?
Answer: The temporary container/urn shall be packed in a sturdy,
suitable container which is not fragile and that is sealed properly. A
receipt shall be signed by the authorizing agent upon delivery.
⩥ What is the exception to the rule regarding embalming and
refrigeration after 24 hours after death?
Answer: If the authorizing agent has chosen cremation as the final
disposition. The rule changes to 48 hours
,⩥ How long after cremated remains are not claimed may a FH dispose
of them in a appropriate way?
Answer: 90 days
⩥ T/F The authorizing agent is NOT responsible for any cost incurred
during the proper disposing of cremated remains by the FH after the 90
day window.
Answer: False
⩥ T/F With the permission of the authorizing agent the FH can
commingle the cremated remains with other cremains.
Answer: True
⩥ What dimensions must cremated remains be reduced to before
returning them to the authorizing agent?
Answer: 1/8 inch or less
⩥ What locations are permitted for scattering of ashes?
Answer: -Uninhabited public lands
-A public waterway or seaway
-Private property of consenting pursuant
, ⩥ T/F The funeral home IS liable for any fraudulent information given
by the authorizing agent?
Answer: False
⩥ What must the crematory authority obtain from the authorizing agent
in order to proceed with cremation with no liability?
Answer: Signed cremation authorization by the authorizing agent.
⩥ Is the crematory authority liable for any valuable items that is brought
with the human remains?
Answer: No
⩥ In what situations may a crematory authority refuse to accept a body
or preform a cremation?
Answer: -If there is a dispute concerning to cremation
-Reasonable basis for questioning any of the representations made by the
authorizing agent
-For any other lawful reasons
⩥ T/F If the crematory agent is aware of any disputes concerning the
release or disposition of the cremated remains, the agent may NOT
refuse to release the remains until the dispute is solved.
Answer: False
ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026 FULL ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ What should you do if all the cremated remains will not fit inside of
the selected container?
Answer: The remainder of the cremains should be returned to the
authorizing agent in a separate container.
⩥ What qualifies as a temporary container?
Answer: -A suitable box and all box seams taped closed
-The outside of the container has clear identification with the name of
the deceased
⩥ What is the proper protocol when shipping cremated remain?
Answer: The temporary container/urn shall be packed in a sturdy,
suitable container which is not fragile and that is sealed properly. A
receipt shall be signed by the authorizing agent upon delivery.
⩥ What is the exception to the rule regarding embalming and
refrigeration after 24 hours after death?
Answer: If the authorizing agent has chosen cremation as the final
disposition. The rule changes to 48 hours
,⩥ How long after cremated remains are not claimed may a FH dispose
of them in a appropriate way?
Answer: 90 days
⩥ T/F The authorizing agent is NOT responsible for any cost incurred
during the proper disposing of cremated remains by the FH after the 90
day window.
Answer: False
⩥ T/F With the permission of the authorizing agent the FH can
commingle the cremated remains with other cremains.
Answer: True
⩥ What dimensions must cremated remains be reduced to before
returning them to the authorizing agent?
Answer: 1/8 inch or less
⩥ What locations are permitted for scattering of ashes?
Answer: -Uninhabited public lands
-A public waterway or seaway
-Private property of consenting pursuant
, ⩥ T/F The funeral home IS liable for any fraudulent information given
by the authorizing agent?
Answer: False
⩥ What must the crematory authority obtain from the authorizing agent
in order to proceed with cremation with no liability?
Answer: Signed cremation authorization by the authorizing agent.
⩥ Is the crematory authority liable for any valuable items that is brought
with the human remains?
Answer: No
⩥ In what situations may a crematory authority refuse to accept a body
or preform a cremation?
Answer: -If there is a dispute concerning to cremation
-Reasonable basis for questioning any of the representations made by the
authorizing agent
-For any other lawful reasons
⩥ T/F If the crematory agent is aware of any disputes concerning the
release or disposition of the cremated remains, the agent may NOT
refuse to release the remains until the dispute is solved.
Answer: False
