Which requirement must be affixed to the body to identify the deceased as it appears on the death certificate?

• A. Only the death certificate number
• B. A donor tag only
• C. A name tag bearing the deceased's name as it appears on the death certificate
• D. A label from the cemetery

Answer: (C)

Having the deceased identified with a name tag that exactly matches the name on the death certificate is how identification is established in practice. This tag provides a clear, positive link between the person and the official record, including the exact spelling and order of names. By placing this tag on the body, all parties—from the first responders and funeral staff to the cemetery—have a reliable, consistent reference, which helps prevent mix-ups and ensures the correct person is prepared, transported, and laid to rest in accordance with the certificate.

Other options don’t serve the identification purpose as directly. A donor tag indicates organ or tissue donation status, not the person’s identity. A cemetery label relates to burial placement, not identification of the individual. A label or number tied to the death certificate alone isn’t a visible, affirmative identification on the body. The name tag that mirrors the death certificate provides the definitive, official identification needed.