Cremation Laws and Regulations Flashcards

The FTC Funeral Rule allows a consumer to:

Answer: Buy only the goods and services they want, with limited exceptions

The Rule gives consumers the right to choose items individually rather than being forced to buy packages.

Which document is commonly required before cremation can take place?

Answer: A cremation or disposition permit issued by the appropriate local authority

Most states require a burial-transit or cremation permit issued after the death certificate is filed.

When a family requests that cremated remains be divided among several relatives, the crematory should generally:

Answer: Obtain written authorization from the authorizing agent before dividing them

Dividing remains is generally permitted when authorized in writing by the person with the right of disposition.

If there is a dispute among family members of equal priority about cremation, a crematory typically should:

Answer: Not proceed until the dispute is resolved or a court order is obtained

Because cremation is irreversible, crematories usually wait for agreement or a court order when authorizing parties disagree.

Under the Funeral Rule, a funeral provider must give price information by telephone when:

Answer: A caller asks about prices or offerings

Providers must give accurate price information over the phone to anyone who asks.

Crematory operator certification and crematory licensing in the U.S. are primarily governed by:

Answer: State laws and state regulatory boards

Licensing and operator requirements vary by state and are administered by state funeral or cemetery boards.

When transporting cremated remains internationally, the most important first step is generally to:

Answer: Check the destination country's requirements and consulate rules

Each country sets its own documentation rules, so the destination consulate should be contacted before shipping or travel.