crematory operations exam with 100%
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When shipping cremated remains domestically, the USPS is the only legal method. -
ANSWER true
It is acceptable to give the cremated remains to any family member who arrives to pick them
up. - ANSWER no only NOK
Crematories are exempt from air quality standards. - ANSWER false
A contract between a funeral home and a crematory should do which of the following?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER unannouced, annually
Unannounced inspections of a crematory by the funeral home is something that should
occur each year. - ANSWER true
Please indicate which of the following non-organic waste materials should be removed
pre-cremation. Select all that apply. - ANSWER -pacemaker
-defribrillators
-other battery operated devices should be returned to manufactuer
Which of the following statements is FALSE? - ANSWER
, Which of the following statements regarding minimizing visible emissions is FALSE? - ANSWER
The 1999 US EPA Emissions Study led to additional crematory regulations at the federal level. -
ANSWER false
According to the EPA, there are many ways mercury emissions are released into the air.
Which of the following produces the lowest amount of mercury emissions? - ANSWER
Dental amalgams during the cremation process are a source of mercury emissions. According
to the American Dental Association, the use of silver amalgams has increased 50% since 1990. -
ANSWER false
Which of the following statements is True regarding state and provincial regulations
and recycling metal remains? - ANSWER
Which of the following statements is FALSE about disclosing recycling compensation to
families of the deceased? - ANSWER
When the family leaves the funeral home from making arrangements, what items should
they leave with?
(Select all that apply) - ANSWER -The funeral director's business card.
-Peace of mind, knowing that they were given options for services and merchandise.
-A copy of the contract.
-A general price list.
According to your textbook Americans are now choosing cremation for which of the
following reasons (choose all that apply) - ANSWER -Cost
-Range of options
-Religious Acceptance. -environmental impact
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