CCO CCO Cremated Remains Handling & Disposition 2

Question 1

Which carrier is the only one legally required by federal law to accept cremated remains for shipment within the United States?

Accepted Answer

USPS (United States Postal Service)

Answer

FedEx

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UPS

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DHL

Question 2

When shipping cremated remains via USPS, which packaging requirement must be met?

Accepted Answer

A sift-proof, sealed inner container placed inside an outer shipping container

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A single sealed cardboard box with a 'Fragile' label

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A biodegradable container certified by the EPA

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A lead-lined container with an identification plate

Question 3

What documentation is generally required when transporting cremated remains across state lines?

Accepted Answer

A copy of the cremation permit and applicable transit or disposition permit

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Only a signed letter from the next of kin

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A notarized affidavit from a licensed funeral director only

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No documentation is required for cremated remains transport

Question 4

Under EPA regulations, what is the minimum distance from shore at which cremated remains may be scattered at sea?

Accepted Answer

3 nautical miles

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1 nautical mile

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5 nautical miles

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12 nautical miles

Question 5

What is an 'eternal reef' as a cremated remains disposition option?

Accepted Answer

A method where cremated remains are mixed into a concrete reef ball placed on the ocean floor

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A virtual online memorial incorporating cremated remains data

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A biodegradable urn designed to dissolve in ocean water

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A scattering ceremony conducted at a licensed marine sanctuary

Question 6

When transporting cremated remains on a commercial airline as carry-on luggage, TSA requires that the container:

Accepted Answer

Be x-rayable so security personnel can see the contents, or be subject to hand inspection

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Be made of wood or biodegradable material only

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Always be checked as baggage, never carried on

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Be sealed with a tamper-evident label from the crematory

Question 7

When shipping cremated remains internationally, what documentation is typically required by the receiving country?

Accepted Answer

A certified death certificate and cremation certificate, often with translations and apostille

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A notarized letter from the next of kin only

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An export permit from the EPA and a consular signature

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Only the original burial transit permit