Funeral Services Cremation Services 3

Question 1

What is the minimum waiting period most states require before cremation can take place?

Accepted Answer

24–48 hours

Answer

Immediately after death

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72 hours

Answer

One week

Question 2

What are 'cremation keepsake urns'?

Accepted Answer

Small urns designed to hold a portion of cremated remains for multiple family members

Answer

Full-size urns for complete remains

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Urns approved for burial at sea

Answer

Biodegradable urns for green burial

Question 3

When scattering cremated remains on private property in the US, what is typically required?

Accepted Answer

Permission from the property owner

Answer

Federal EPA permission

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A state burial permit

Answer

Notification of local law enforcement

Question 4

What is 'green cremation' or 'eco-cremation'?

Accepted Answer

Alkaline hydrolysis marketed as an environmentally lower-impact alternative to flame cremation

Answer

Cremation using solar-powered retorts

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Burying cremated remains in a biodegradable urn

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Offsetting cremation carbon emissions

Question 5

What must a crematory do if it receives a body with a pacemaker that was not removed?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to accept the body until the pacemaker is removed

Answer

Proceed with cremation anyway

Answer

Charge an additional fee and proceed

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Contact the state board before proceeding

Question 6

What is a 'cremation certificate'?

Accepted Answer

A document certifying that cremation has been completed and identifying the remains

Answer

A certificate of training for crematory operators

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A permit required to own a crematory

Answer

A receipt for the purchase of an urn