FSE1150- Cremation History, Principles and Practices- CH8- Containers for Cremated Remains Practice Questions and Answers

FSE1150- Cremation History, Principles and Practices- CH8- Containers for Cremated Remains Practice Questions and Answers Urn - Ans:-defined by CANA as a receptacle designed to permanently encase the cremated remains - can take many forms and be constructed using numerous materials Temporary Container - Ans:-receptacle for cremated remains usually made of cardboard, plastic or similar material designed to hold cremated remains until an urn or other permanent container is acquired When is a temporary container needed? - Ans:-- families are waiting for special urn to be constructed - shipment of a permanent container has not been received - family plans air travel with cremated remains, this allows x- rays to be possible What is the current appropriate capacity for cremated adult remains? - Ans:-200 cubic inches ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/4 Size of appropriate child containers - Ans:-- no set capacity has been identified, as the size of the child varies - most child containers are 70 cubic inches or less in capacity - most infant containers are less than 30 cubic inches in capacity Permanent Containers aka cinerary urns - Ans:-a contaner which will permanently house the cremated remains - provided in numerous shapes and constructed of various materials - important they are constructed of durable materi