Crematory & Cemetery Operations - BUS 313 Final
questions with correct answers
It is believed that the first cremation occurred during the Correct
Answer-stone age
The public see funerals as an important part of the grieving process
Correct Answer-true
The concept of the disembodied souls which through the ceremonies by
the living is liberated from the body to then enter into the spiritual life is
credited to Correct Answer-ancient Scandinavians
The internet is increasingly relied upon as a resource for information in
funeral service Correct Answer-true
The end of the acceptance of cremation due to a belief that the body was
scared is attributed to Correct Answer-constantine
The "funeral rule" sets forth mandatory practices that funeral directors
must adhere to regarding the purchase of merchandise Correct Answer-
true
The reduction of a dead body to inorganic bone fragments by intense
heat in a specifically designed retort or chamber Correct Answer-
cremation
,The public in increasing numbers finds that making pre-arrangements to
be offensive and ghoulish Correct Answer-false
A structure, room or space in a mausoleum or other building containing
niches or recesses used to hold cremated remains Correct Answer-
columbarium
The ZMET study of 2012 found that a "traditional funeral" is perceived
to be a very uplifting experience Correct Answer-false
the result of the reduction of a dead body to inorganic bone fragments by
intense heat Correct Answer-cremated remains
According to the ZMET study the new view going forward is that a
funeral is to be "customized" and a celebration of life Correct Answer-
true
A furnace or retort for cremating dead human bodies Correct Answer-
crematory
A recommendation that a funeral director can use to help families
understand funerals and cremation is to use the words interchangeably
Correct Answer-false
The burning chamber in a crematory Correct Answer-retort
,According to the ZMET study the consumer of today wants to find real
value in the services they buy Correct Answer-true
The future of funeral service is for the funeral director to be an event
planner Correct Answer-true
The art of placing cremains in a urn, niche or grave Correct Answer-
inurnment
A recess or space in a columbarium, used for the permanent placing of
cremated remains Correct Answer-niche
It is important to have a minimum amount of information on the funeral
home website in order to encourage people to come into the funeral
home for first hand knowledge Correct Answer-false
In early Greece, cremation became aligned with valor, patriotism and
military golory Correct Answer-true
The end of the acceptance of cremation due to a belief that the body was
sacred is attributed to Correct Answer-constantine
Ancient Scandinavians believed cremation was protection from animals
Correct Answer-flase
, This is the place in Ancient Rome for the tombs of wealthy Christians
Correct Answer-catacombs
The rise of consumerism happened between Correct Answer-1960's -
1970's
Cremation did not become popular in Rome until well after the birth of
Christ Correct Answer-false
Cremation was rare and even considered a pagan ritual by the Christians
Correct Answer-true
Baby boomers are looking for funerals that are viewed as Correct
Answer-celebrate the life of the deceased
The first cremation performed in the United States after the
Revolutionary Was was Colonel Henry Laurens Correct Answer-True
The ZMET study of 2012 found that the funeral home is seen as a
Correct Answer-stuffy and cold place
Cremation in England and the United States was started as a result if
limited area for burial Correct Answer-false
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