Cremation Flashcards
aerial scattering
when cremated remains are cast from a private plane
alternative container
an unfinished wood bod or other non-metal receptacle or enclosure, without ornamentation or a fixed interior lining, which is designed for the encasement of human remains and which is made of fiberboard, pressed-wood, composition materials (with or without an outside covering) or like materials
authorizing agent
the person(s) with the paramount right to authorize (ex. spouse, next of kin, etc)
casting (scattering)
releasing cremated remains to the wind
columbarium
a structure, room or space in a mausoleum or other building containing niches or recesses used to hold cremated remains
commingling
disposing of cremated remains in a manner or location that combines the cremated remains with the cremated remains of another individual
corrugated container
a container used to hold the decease which is constructed out of a type of cardboard, which is made with a series of alternate folds and ridges
cremated remains
all remains of the cremated human body recovered after the completion of the cremation process, including pulverization
cremation casket
an environmentally safe casket which is designed for encasing dead human remains for cremation
cremator
the total mechanical unit for the cremation process (CANA definition);
retort designed specifically for the incineration of human remains (NFDA definition);
the burning chamber in a crematory (original ABFSE definition)
direct cremation
disposition of human remains by cremation, without formal viewing, visitation or ceremony with the body present
due diligence
the attention reasonably expected from, and ordinarily exercised by, a person who seeks to satisfy a legal requirement or to discharge an obligation
inurnment
the act of placing cremated remains in an urn (CANA definition); act of placing cremated remains in a niche or grave
memorial service
funeral rites without the body present
opacity
degree to which light is reduced when viewed through a smoke plume. Visible emissions. EPA identifies opacity testing methods; state opacity limits vary
ossuary
receptacle for communal placement of cremated remains
pouch
a leak resistance zippered bag designed to contain a dead human body and body fluids and is used mainly for the removal of dead human remains from the place of death
processing/pulverization
reduction of identifiable bone fragments after the completion of the cremation by manual or mechanical means and reducing to granulated particles
raking
pouring cremated human remains onto the ground and working into the soil or garden
temporary container
receptacle for cremated remains usually made of cardboard, plastic or similar materials designed to hold the cremated remains until an urn or other permanent container is acquired or other disposition is made
third party crematory
crematory operated by an entity other than the funeral home or funeral provider who contracted with the family of the deceased
witnessing of cremation
family representative(s) are present for the initiation of the cremation process
