Direct cremation is characterized by which of the following?

• A. Direct cremation with a formal funeral service prior to cremation.
• B. A traditional funeral with no cremation.
• C. Direct cremation.
• D. Cremation followed by a formal memorial service.

Answer: (C)

Direct cremation means performing the cremation without a formal funeral service or viewing beforehand; a memorial service can be held later if the family wishes. The best answer is the one that states direct cremation itself because the defining feature is the absence of a pre-cremation service. The other options describe scenarios that involve a service before cremation, no cremation at all, or a memorial after cremation, which do not match the core idea of direct cremation.