NBE Funeral Directing Practice Exam

What does "Inurnment" involve?

1. Placing a body in the ground

2. Placing cremated remains in an urn

3. Transferring remains into a traditional casket

4. Holding a memorial service

The correct answer is: Placing cremated remains in an urn

Inurnment specifically refers to the process of placing cremated remains into an urn. This term is often used in the context of cremation services and memorial practices. After cremation, the ashes of the deceased are typically gathered and carefully placed within a container, which can be an urn, for safekeeping, memorialization, or burial. This process is significant for families as it represents a meaningful way to honor their loved one's memory and manage the remains in accordance with their wishes. The other choices do not accurately capture the essence of "inurnment." Placing a body in the ground relates to burial, transferring remains into a traditional casket is part of the preparation for burial services, and holding a memorial service refers to a ceremonial gathering to honor and remember the deceased. Each of these activities may be connected to the broader process of managing remains after death, but they do not encapsulate the specific act of placing cremated remains in an urn.