Mortuary Science Practice Exam

A burial transit permit is NOT required for which of the following?

1. Transporting a body to a cemetery

2. Moving cremated remains

3. Sending remains by air

4. Interring remains in a public grave

The correct answer is: Moving cremated remains

A burial transit permit is a legal document required for the transportation of human remains. The key aspect of this question revolves around understanding the need for such permits based on the state of the remains being transported. When it comes to moving cremated remains, these remains have already undergone the cremation process and are no longer classified as a body needing a burial transit permit. The regulations surrounding cremated remains are generally more lenient compared to those for uncremated bodies: you can typically transport cremated remains without having to secure a burial transit permit. This is largely due to the fact that cremated remains are considered less of a public health concern than intact bodies, allowing for easier transfer and handling. In contrast, transporting a body to a cemetery, sending remains by air, and interring remains in a public grave all involve uncremated human remains, which do require the documentation of a burial transit permit in most jurisdictions to ensure proper handling, respect, and adherence to legal and health regulations. Thus, the choice regarding moving cremated remains stands out as the correct answer, as it does not require a burial transit permit.