Cremation Laws and Regulations Flashcards
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Generally, crematories are prohibited from cremating more than one body at a time in the same chamber unless:
Answer: Written authorization is given and state law permits it, such as for a mother and infant
Simultaneous cremation is generally banned except where state law allows it with written authorization, commonly for family members such as a mother and stillborn infant.
What is the main purpose of a metal identification disc that accompanies a body through cremation?
Answer: Maintaining chain of custody and positive identification of the cremated remains
A heat-resistant ID disc stays with the remains throughout the process to ensure accurate identification.
If an authorizing agent does not pick up cremated remains, many state laws allow the crematory to:
Answer: Dispose of them in a legal manner after a statutory waiting period and notice
States typically set a holding period, after which unclaimed remains may be disposed of in a dignified, legal manner, often with prior notice.
Which of the following is generally NOT allowed under the FTC Funeral Rule?
Answer: Requiring the purchase of a casket for direct cremation
The Funeral Rule prohibits providers from telling consumers that state or local law requires a casket for direct cremation.
Scattering cremated remains in a U.S. national park typically requires:
Answer: Permission or a permit from the park's superintendent
National parks generally require permission or a special use permit from park management for scattering.
Alkaline hydrolysis, sometimes called water cremation, is:
Answer: Legal for human remains in some states but not all
Legality of alkaline hydrolysis is determined state by state, and a growing number of states have authorized it.
Before cremation, crematory personnel should verify the body's identity primarily to:
Answer: Prevent irreversible errors, since cremated remains cannot be re-identified by DNA in most cases
Because cremation destroys most identifiable features and DNA, identity must be confirmed beforehand.