Define all authorizations required to maintain legality of cremation including informed consent.

Definition should include

  • authorization form
  • means of identification (e.g., visual, medical, body marks, genetics)
  • medical examiner authorization requirements
  • Department of Environment Quality (DEQ) permit number
  • release form
  • standards of cremation
  • handling of cremation. 

Process/Skill Questions: 

  • What are the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Standards with regard to crematorium emissions and air quality?
  • What are the two different types of cremation processes?
  • What is the importance of radioactive implant removal in the cremation process?