FSE 215 CREMATION MID-TERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Cremation
Reduction of a dead human body to inorganic bone fragments by intense heat (direct
flame) in a specifically designed retort or chamber
When did cremation start?
Believed to have started in the stone age around 3000 bc
Reason and beliefs for cremation in various cultures
-Sacred Flame-fire's purifying powers
-Protection from wild animals
-Protection from evil spirits
-To avoid mutilation from the enemy during war
-Aids transportation of the soul to paradise
-Spiritual travel
-Offers protection of the living from the dead
-Ancestor remains could stay with traveling tribes and family during migrations
Ancient Scandinavians (2200 BC-550 BC)
-Fire releases the soul from the body so it can evolve with the gods in eternity
-Viking fire ships
Ancient Greek Influence (1000 BC-350 BC)
, -Considered to be the formal introduction of cremation to the world on a major scale
-Elysian Fields (where heroes went)
-Laying in state (viewing)
Ancient Roman Influence (950 BC-150 BC)
-Laying in State (viewing)
-Columbaria were developed
Roman Empire Influence (150 BC-250 AD)
-Cremation was the norm until around 1st century
Dr Francis LeMoyne
Opened the first crematory for private cremations only (1876)
John Dye
Built the first crematory for Dr Francis LeMoyne
Baron dePalm
First client of Dr LeMoyne on 12/6/1876. Cycle time was 3 days
How many crematories were there by 1900
20
Dr Hued Erichson
Founded CANA in 1913
What happened to the cremation rate from 1999 to 2014
It doubled
What was the cremation rate as of 2014
46.7%
How many funeral homes own and operate their own crematory?
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Cremation
Reduction of a dead human body to inorganic bone fragments by intense heat (direct
flame) in a specifically designed retort or chamber
When did cremation start?
Believed to have started in the stone age around 3000 bc
Reason and beliefs for cremation in various cultures
-Sacred Flame-fire's purifying powers
-Protection from wild animals
-Protection from evil spirits
-To avoid mutilation from the enemy during war
-Aids transportation of the soul to paradise
-Spiritual travel
-Offers protection of the living from the dead
-Ancestor remains could stay with traveling tribes and family during migrations
Ancient Scandinavians (2200 BC-550 BC)
-Fire releases the soul from the body so it can evolve with the gods in eternity
-Viking fire ships
Ancient Greek Influence (1000 BC-350 BC)
, -Considered to be the formal introduction of cremation to the world on a major scale
-Elysian Fields (where heroes went)
-Laying in state (viewing)
Ancient Roman Influence (950 BC-150 BC)
-Laying in State (viewing)
-Columbaria were developed
Roman Empire Influence (150 BC-250 AD)
-Cremation was the norm until around 1st century
Dr Francis LeMoyne
Opened the first crematory for private cremations only (1876)
John Dye
Built the first crematory for Dr Francis LeMoyne
Baron dePalm
First client of Dr LeMoyne on 12/6/1876. Cycle time was 3 days
How many crematories were there by 1900
20
Dr Hued Erichson
Founded CANA in 1913
What happened to the cremation rate from 1999 to 2014
It doubled
What was the cremation rate as of 2014
46.7%
How many funeral homes own and operate their own crematory?
