NBE Funeral Directing Practice Exam

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What does a crypt typically contain?

A living person
Statues of saints
Uncasketed remains
Casketed remains of a deceased person

The correct answer is: Casketed remains of a deceased person

A crypt is designed specifically as a burial place for the casketed remains of deceased individuals. It is often found in mausoleums or churches and serves as a secure and respectful resting place. Crypts can vary in size and structure but are fundamentally intended to house caskets that contain the bodies of the deceased. The other options do not accurately describe the primary function of a crypt. Living persons do not belong in a crypt, as it is exclusively for the deceased. Statues of saints may be found in religious spaces associated with burial sites, but they are not a defining feature of a crypt. Uncasketed remains might be relevant in contexts like cremation or other types of burial, but specifically for a crypt, it is the casketed remains that are relevant. Thus, the focus of what a crypt typically contains is solely on casketed remains.