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FSE1150 Cremation History, Principles and Practice
(Weekly Quizzes) Questions and Answers
In the United States, cremation rates have been: - Ans:✔✔-Increasing
What year is considered the dawn of the cremation age in North America? - Ans:✔✔-1876
The spirits of the deceased may return to haunt the living, especially if the dead were not provided a
proper burial. - Ans:✔✔-Ancient Scandinavians
Viking chieftain fire burials are associated with this culture. - Ans:✔✔-Ancient Scandinavians
Who developed the grand columbaria, containing niches for urns to house cremated remains? - Ans:✔✔-
Romans
Where should identification viewing take place? - Ans:✔✔-The normal viewing room.
The preparation of the body for cremation is always directed by: - Ans:✔✔-The authorizing agent.
A duty to make good any loss, damage, or liability incurred by another. - Ans:✔✔-Indemnity
Who has the right to include and exclude people from viewing the body? - Ans:✔✔-The authorizing
agent.
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Under which jurisdiction is cremation required to be included on price lists of those who offer both
funeral goods and services to consumers? - Ans:✔✔-The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Much of the general public does not understand what concepts of the cremation process? - Ans:✔✔-The
cremation process actually involves direct flames along with intense heat.
The processing required to prepare the remnants of cremation.
It is the responsibility for the funeral director to secure a legally signed and executed cremation
authorization form for every... - Ans:✔✔-Cremation service provided.
The following are certain authorizations commonly used for cremation: - Ans:✔✔-Authorization for
minimum care.
Removal of medical devices.
The cremation itself.
It is the duty of the funeral director to maintain all of the following EXCEPT: - Ans:✔✔-*To let everyone
know they have a body*
Personal health
Public health
Safety
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