Michigan Mortuary Science Practice Exam

True or False: A burial transit permit is required to move cremated remains within the same cemetery.

1. True

2. False

3. Not applicable

4. Depends on local regulations

The correct answer is: False

A burial transit permit is not required to move cremated remains within the same cemetery because cremated remains are generally considered to be less regulated than bodies in terms of transit. Moving cremated remains typically involves a lower level of oversight and documentation since they are no longer in a state that poses health risks or requires formal documentation for transport. While there may be specific local regulations governing the movement of cremated remains, most cemeteries do not require a burial transit permit for movements within their grounds. This is often viewed as a matter of cemetery policy rather than a legal requirement. Therefore, understanding local regulations may be important, but the general rule is that a burial transit permit is not needed for such movements within the same cemetery.