Funeral Services Cremation Services

Question 1

At what temperature range does cremation typically take place?

Accepted Answer

1,400–1,800°F

Answer

500–700°F

Answer

1,000–1,200°F

Answer

2,000–2,500°F

Question 2

What are cremated remains commonly referred to in the funeral industry?

Accepted Answer

Cremains

Answer

Ashes

Answer

Bone dust

Answer

Residue

Question 3

What process follows primary cremation to pulverize the remaining bone fragments?

Accepted Answer

Cremulation (processing)

Answer

Secondary incineration

Answer

Carbonization

Answer

Calcification

Question 4

What is the approximate weight of cremated remains from an average adult?

Accepted Answer

3–9 pounds

Answer

1–3 pounds

Answer

10–15 pounds

Answer

15–20 pounds

Question 5

What must accompany a body to the crematory to ensure identification?

Accepted Answer

A metal ID tag placed with the body and remaining throughout cremation

Answer

A photo ID of the funeral director

Answer

The death certificate stapled to the body bag

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A wristband with the family's address

Question 6

What is 'direct cremation'?

Accepted Answer

Cremation without embalming, viewing, or formal service

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Cremation performed immediately without any paperwork

Answer

Cremation at the same location as the funeral home

Answer

Cremation of multiple bodies simultaneously