Cremation Exam 1 Study Guide
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1. Define cremation reduction of a dead
human body to in-
organic bone frag-
ments by intense
heat in a specifical-
ly designed retort or
chamber
2. Define mausoleum above ground struc-
ture designed for
entombment of hu-
man remains
3. Define columbarium structure, room, or
space containing
niches or recesses
used to hold cremat-
ed remains
4. Define niche recess or space
used for the perma-
nent placement of
cremated remains
5. Define temporary container receptacle for cre-
mated remains usu-
ally made of card-
board, plastic, or
similar materials in-
tended to hold the
cremated remains
until an urn or oth-
er permanent con-
tainer is acquired or
other disposition is
made
6. Define due diligence an investigation of
a business prior to
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signing a contract,
or an act with a cer-
tain standard of care
7. Where is the cremator located? inside the crematory
8. Define retort the mechanical unit
used for the crema-
tion process
9. When did cremation start 3000 BC
10. When was the first crematory build 1876
11. Who built the first crematory Dr. Francis
LeMoyne
12. 10 Point ID process 1. Verify identity at
the place of death
2. Family identifica-
tion at the funeral
home
3. Verification before
leaving the funeral
home to go to the
crematory
4. Verification upon
delivery to the cre-
matory
5. Verification before
placement in the
cremation chamber
6. Verification at the
beginning of the
clean out of the cre-
mation chamber
7. Verification at the
start of processing
8. Verification be-
fore the cremated
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