Cremation Services and Memorialization Flashcards
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What is the typical temperature range used inside a cremation retort during primary combustion?
Answer: 1,400–1,800°F
Primary combustion in a cremation retort typically occurs at temperatures between 1,400°F and 1,800°F to fully reduce organic tissue.
What document must a funeral home obtain before performing cremation in most US states?
Answer: Cremation authorization from the legally authorized person
Cremation authorization, signed by the legally authorized person (LAP), is required before cremation because cremation is irreversible.
The cremated remains (cremains) of an average adult typically weigh approximately how many pounds?
Answer: 3–9 pounds
The cremated remains of an average adult typically weigh between 3 and 9 pounds, depending on body size and bone density.
What term describes the container specifically designed to hold cremated remains for permanent storage or display?
Answer: Urn
An urn is the vessel specifically designed to permanently contain and display or store cremated remains.
Which federal agency regulates the scattering of cremated remains at sea in the United States?
Answer: EPA
The EPA regulates burial at sea under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act, requiring scattering at least 3 nautical miles from shore.
What is the name of the identification system used to ensure cremated remains are matched to the correct decedent throughout the cremation process?
Answer: Positive identification protocol
Positive identification protocol uses non-combustible ID tags or discs placed with the decedent throughout the cremation to ensure accurate identification of cremains.