Dr. F. Julius LeMoyne correct answers constructed the first New World crematory in
Washingon. Pennsylvania, December 6, 18762.
Baron dePalm correct answers first person cremated in modern America; scientific progress
and rural simplicity; opponents denounced it as Satan's errand
John L. Dye correct answers built Dr. LeMoyne's crematory; built second crematory in the
U.S. at Rosedale Cemetery (first on West Coast) in Los Angeles; 1887
who founded the Cremation Association of North America correct answers Dr. Hugo
Erichson
why was the Cremation Association of North America founded? correct answers founded to
promote cremation as the "safe and hygienic" way of disposing of a human remains; became
a concern with the proper treatment and respect for those who chose cremation; members
sign a Code of Cremation Practice to uphold high standards of ethics, education, and
consumer information
Telophase Society correct answers selling cremation for profit; focused on selling cremation,
not products and services
who founded the Telophase Society correct answers Thomas Webber; san diego 1971
Neptune Society correct answers offered "services" as opposed to direct cremation, scattering
at sea; flashy demeanor vs. dark suits
who founded the Neptune Society correct answers Charles denning (aka colonel cinders); SF
1977
who accepted cremation in its early days correct answers - german ethnic groups
-some medical professionals
- new england protestant clergy
which groups were opponents of cremation correct answers -roman catholics
- some protestant clergy
- some funeral directors
when was cremation estimated to have began correct answers as early as the Stone Age, 3000
B.C.
How did Athenians practice cremation correct answers cremated dead on the battlefield,
returning the bones to be interred at home
how did the Greeks practice cremation correct answers during the time of Homer practiced
cremation as a means to set the soul free
how did romans practice cremation correct answers from 27 B.C. to 395 A.D. widely
practiced with cremated remains stored in elaborate urns in columbarium like structures
, first modern American cremation correct answers performed on december 6th, 1876 by Dr.F
Julius LeMoyne
Crematory Operations: Supervised by a manager; 7712.10. correct answers -Each crematory
for which a crematory license is required shall be operated under the supervision of a
manager qualified in accordance with rules adopted by the bureau. Each manager shall be
required to successfully pass a written examination evidencing an understanding of the
applicable provisions of this code and of the Health and Safety Code.
-A person shall no assume to act as a crematory manager without first obtaining a license
from the bureau.
California Health and Safety Code 8341; remains not disposed of correct answers All
cremated remains not disposed of in accordance with this chapter, within one year, shall be
interred
California Health and Safety Code 8342; caskets not required for cremation correct answers
No crematory shall make or enforce any rules requiring that human remains be placed in a
casket before cremation or that human remains be cremated in a casket, nor shall a crematory
refuse to accept human remains for cremation for the reason that they are not in a casket.
-Every representative of a crematory who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the requiring of some type of container
or disposal unit.
California Health and Safety Code 8343; cremation record keeping correct answers A
crematory shall maintain an accurate record of all cremations performed, including all of the
following
-Date of cremation
-Name of cremation chamber operator
-Time and date that body was inserted in cremation chamber.
-Time and date that body was removed from cremation chamber
-Time and date that final processing of cremated remains was completed
-Disposition of cremated remains
-Name and address of authorizing agent
-The identification number assigned to the deceased pursuant to Section 8344.
-A photocopy of the disposition permit filed in connection with the disposition.
California Health and Safety Code 8343; how long shall cremation records be kept correct
answers This information shall be maintained for at least 10 years after the cremation is
performed and shall be subject to inspection by the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau.
California Health and Safety Code 8344; crematory identification system/ disk correct
answers A crematory shall maintain an id system allowing id of each decedent beginning
from the time the crematory accepts delivery of human remains until the point at which it
releases the cremated remains to a third party. After cremation, an identifying disk, tab, label
shall be placed within the urn/container before the cremated remains are released from the
crematory. Each id disk, tab, or label shall contain the license number of the crematory and
shall have a unique number that shall be recorded on all paperwork regarding the decedent's
case and in the crematory log. Each crematory shall maintain a written procedure for id of
remains. The id requirements pertaining to an identifying disk, tab, or other label to be placed