Which item is included in the Direct Cremation package?

• A. Third party crematory charge
• B. Permit fee
• C. Pacemaker removal
• D. Local removal

Answer: (D)

Direct cremation packages are built around the essential steps to complete the cremation with minimal ceremony. Local removal is included because it covers the movement of the body from the place of death to the funeral home within the local area, which is a necessary first step to begin the cremation process. The other items are usually separate charges: a third-party crematory charge is billed by the crematory itself, pacemaker removal is a specialized service that isn’t routinely included in a basic package, and permit fees are government requirements that may be billed separately.