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FSE 1150 Cremation Final Exam Review Brown
Questions and Answers
What are the three top reasons for cremation litigation today? - Ans:✔✔-
The period 1998-2013, know what the average rate of cremation growth was - Ans:✔✔-1.86 %
Which region reflected the highest overall rate of cremation in the United States - Ans:✔✔-pacific
which region reflected the lowest overall rate of cremation in the U.S. - Ans:✔✔-east south central
what year was it predicted according to our reading that the percentage of cremation would exceed the
percentage of burials for the first time - Ans:✔✔-2015
why is there a growing trend to select direct cremation - Ans:✔✔-
what reasons were listed for discouraging a family member from having some type of memorial service -
Ans:✔✔-
whats the primary reason why families choose cremation - Ans:✔✔-
what is the second most consistant response for choosing cremation - Ans:✔✔-
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know what the alkaline hydroleysis systems involve, ex: what type of chemical is used, what type of
equipment is used and the conditions that are necessary for it to take place, temperature and pressure
as well - Ans:✔✔-
what is green burial, benefits and why do people choose them - Ans:✔✔-
what is natural burial (green) benefits and whay do people choose them - Ans:✔✔-
which religions are still reluctant to utilize cremation - Ans:✔✔-
The 2010 FAMIC study, what were the top two places to hold a memorial event or funeral - Ans:✔✔-
The age group that is the fastest growing segment in the US population - Ans:✔✔-
Mobility is an advantage to what type of disposition - Ans:✔✔-Cremation
What was the US cremation rate in 1960 vs the US cremation rate in 2013 - Ans:✔✔-
Which items are toxic, non toxic, and biodegradable or can be non toxic and biodegradable during a
green burial - Ans:✔✔-
2011 what was Average life expectancy in the U.S. - Ans:✔✔-
Pet cremations in 2014, what was the estimated amount of money spent on them - Ans:✔✔-
The arrangement conference is necessary for who? - Ans:✔✔-All families served
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Funeral service options are viable to which types of services - Ans:✔✔-
When a family chooses cremation - Ans:✔✔-The funeral home becomes optional(you can go to a direct
disposer not a funeral home for cremation)
Elements of a successful arrangement conference (acronymn) - Ans:✔✔-REAPER
The order of arrangement conference is optional and should be driven by - Ans:✔✔-the family
It is important that the family feels like they are the center of attention during the - Ans:✔✔-
arrangement conference and the funeral that includes a warm greeting, clean facilities and formal
introductions (incorporated into the funeral arrangement conference RESPONDING TO THE PAIN)
The first to hear the death story is often said to be - Ans:✔✔-the hero
The funeral director should try to ask open ended questions during the - Ans:✔✔-arrangement
conference
during the arrangment conference the funeral director should avoid reaching for - Ans:✔✔-the pen and
detail sheet for 15 to 30 minutes
Know what must be given to anyone who asks in person for funeral goods, funeral services or the price
of such goods - Ans:✔✔-GPL
In the public's mind, cremation means - Ans:✔✔-no service and no viewing
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FSE 1150 Cremation Final Exam Review Brown
Questions and Answers
What are the three top reasons for cremation litigation today? - Ans:✔✔-
The period 1998-2013, know what the average rate of cremation growth was - Ans:✔✔-1.86 %
Which region reflected the highest overall rate of cremation in the United States - Ans:✔✔-pacific
which region reflected the lowest overall rate of cremation in the U.S. - Ans:✔✔-east south central
what year was it predicted according to our reading that the percentage of cremation would exceed the
percentage of burials for the first time - Ans:✔✔-2015
why is there a growing trend to select direct cremation - Ans:✔✔-
what reasons were listed for discouraging a family member from having some type of memorial service -
Ans:✔✔-
whats the primary reason why families choose cremation - Ans:✔✔-
what is the second most consistant response for choosing cremation - Ans:✔✔-
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know what the alkaline hydroleysis systems involve, ex: what type of chemical is used, what type of
equipment is used and the conditions that are necessary for it to take place, temperature and pressure
as well - Ans:✔✔-
what is green burial, benefits and why do people choose them - Ans:✔✔-
what is natural burial (green) benefits and whay do people choose them - Ans:✔✔-
which religions are still reluctant to utilize cremation - Ans:✔✔-
The 2010 FAMIC study, what were the top two places to hold a memorial event or funeral - Ans:✔✔-
The age group that is the fastest growing segment in the US population - Ans:✔✔-
Mobility is an advantage to what type of disposition - Ans:✔✔-Cremation
What was the US cremation rate in 1960 vs the US cremation rate in 2013 - Ans:✔✔-
Which items are toxic, non toxic, and biodegradable or can be non toxic and biodegradable during a
green burial - Ans:✔✔-
2011 what was Average life expectancy in the U.S. - Ans:✔✔-
Pet cremations in 2014, what was the estimated amount of money spent on them - Ans:✔✔-
The arrangement conference is necessary for who? - Ans:✔✔-All families served
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Funeral service options are viable to which types of services - Ans:✔✔-
When a family chooses cremation - Ans:✔✔-The funeral home becomes optional(you can go to a direct
disposer not a funeral home for cremation)
Elements of a successful arrangement conference (acronymn) - Ans:✔✔-REAPER
The order of arrangement conference is optional and should be driven by - Ans:✔✔-the family
It is important that the family feels like they are the center of attention during the - Ans:✔✔-
arrangement conference and the funeral that includes a warm greeting, clean facilities and formal
introductions (incorporated into the funeral arrangement conference RESPONDING TO THE PAIN)
The first to hear the death story is often said to be - Ans:✔✔-the hero
The funeral director should try to ask open ended questions during the - Ans:✔✔-arrangement
conference
during the arrangment conference the funeral director should avoid reaching for - Ans:✔✔-the pen and
detail sheet for 15 to 30 minutes
Know what must be given to anyone who asks in person for funeral goods, funeral services or the price
of such goods - Ans:✔✔-GPL
In the public's mind, cremation means - Ans:✔✔-no service and no viewing
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