Which statement about the Name of the deceased and cremation on the Designation of Intentions form is true?

• A. It may appear at the discretion of the funeral director
• B. It is optional for cremation cases
• C. It must appear
• D. It is never required

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that the Designation of Intentions form must clearly identify who died and confirm that cremation is the chosen disposition. In New York State, the form is used to authorize and document the intended disposition, so including the name of the deceased links the authorization to the correct person and ensures the cremation is carried out as requested. This isn’t optional or discretionary; without the name, the cremation authorization would not be properly tied to the individual, which could delay the process or violate regulations. The statement that it must appear reflects the requirement that both the deceased’s name and the cremation choice be clearly stated on the form.