Ch10 Disposition methods: cremation, donation, alkaline hydrolysis Flashcards

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The reduction of a dead human body to inorganic bone fragments by intense heat in a specifically designed retort or chamber

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Cremation

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What is required in the authorization of a cremation?

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-Identification of the decedent
-Disclosure of the process
-Affirmation of person with the right of disposition
-Decedent’s wishes
-Irreversible nature of the process
-Removal of implanted devices
-Removal of personal effects
-Return of cremated remains

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What is required before a cremation takes place?

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-Death certificate
-Cremation request filed with appropriate government office

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Placing cremains in an urn or placing cremains in a niche or grave

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Inurnment

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A recess of space in a columbarium used for the permanent placing of cremated remains

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Niche

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A structure, room, or space in a mausoleum or other building containing niches or recesses used to hold cremated remains

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Columbarium

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What are some of the statute elements when disposing of unclaimed cremated remains?

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  • Identification of the unclaimed person
    -Amount of time that has to pass that the person has been unclaimed
    -Acceptable methods for disposition
    -Due diligence on the part of the FD to contact the person with the right of disposition
    -Veterans: transfer of cremated remains to an authorized veteran organization
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Individual states regulate the donations of body or body parts (organs, tissues, eyes, bones, arteries, blood, other fluids, ect) by using the guide of:

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Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA)

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A chemical bath to dissolve protein, blood, and fat leaving only a coffee-colored liquid, powdery bone, and any metal implants such as dental fillings

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Alkaline hydrolysis (resomation, bio-cremation, flameless cremation, water cremation)

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