CT Funeral Planning & Disposition Options 3

Question 1

A family requests that cremated remains be divided among several family members. The funeral director should first:

Accepted Answer

Obtain written consent from the legally authorized person

Answer

Dividing cremated remains requires written authorization from the person legally authorized to direct disposition, as the remains are considered under that person's legal control.

Question 2

Which type of cemetery allows burial without embalming, uses shrouds or simple wooden containers, and prohibits concrete vaults?

Accepted Answer

Natural (green) burial ground

Answer

Natural or green burial grounds require minimal intervention — no embalming, biodegradable containers, and no concrete liners — to allow natural decomposition.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an 'irrevocable' pre-need arrangement?

Accepted Answer

A Medicaid spend-down account requiring funds to be locked in for benefits eligibility

Answer

Irrevocable pre-need contracts are used specifically for Medicaid spend-down purposes, locking funds so they cannot be refunded or redirected, which reduces countable assets.

Question 4

What term describes the practice of scattering cremated remains at a designated cemetery location rather than burying or placing them in a columbarium?

Accepted Answer

Scattering garden disposition

Answer

A scattering garden at a cemetery is a designated area where families may scatter or commingle cremated remains, often with a memorial marker option.

Question 5

Reef ball memorialization involves:

Accepted Answer

Incorporating remains into an artificial coral reef structure placed in the ocean

Answer

Reef ball memorialization mixes cremated remains into a concrete sphere that is then sunk to the ocean floor, creating artificial reef habitat.

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CT Funeral Planning & Disposition Options 3