CT Funeral Planning & Disposition Options 2

Question 1

Which disposition method uses water and an alkali solution (potassium hydroxide) to break down body tissue, leaving only bones?

Accepted Answer

Alkaline hydrolysis

Answer

Alkaline hydrolysis (also called aquamation or water cremation) dissolves soft tissue using a water-alkali solution at high temperature and pressure, leaving clean bone remains.

Question 2

A pre-need funeral contract that is fully transferable to another funeral home if the family moves is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A portable pre-need agreement

Answer

A portable pre-need agreement allows funds and arrangements to transfer to another licensed funeral provider if the purchaser relocates.

Question 3

What is the primary legal document that authorizes a funeral home to move, prepare, and dispose of a body?

Accepted Answer

Authorization for disposition

Answer

The authorization for disposition (signed by the legally authorized person) grants the funeral home permission to carry out all preparation and disposition steps.

Question 4

Under the FTC Funeral Rule, which of the following must a funeral home provide to anyone who inquires in person?

Accepted Answer

A general price list

Answer

The FTC Funeral Rule requires funeral homes to give any in-person inquirer a General Price List (GPL) at the start of any discussion of arrangements.

Question 5

Human composting (natural organic reduction) converts remains into soil in approximately how long?

Accepted Answer

4–6 weeks

Answer

Natural organic reduction facilities typically complete the transformation of remains into nutrient-rich soil in approximately 4 to 8 weeks.

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CT Funeral Planning & Disposition Options 2