Cremation vocab Flashcards
alkaline hydrolysis
a process that uses water, alkaline chemicals, heat, and sometimes pressure and agitation, to accelerate natural decomposition, leaving bone fragments
alternative container
an unfinished wood box 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, or like materials
authorizing agent
the person with the paramount right to authorize cremation and disposition
casting / scattering
the release of cremated remains over land, through the air or over water
ceremonial / rental casket
an exterior casket shell with a removable insert designed for cremation
columbarium
a structure, room or space containing niches or recesses used to hold cremated remains
commingling
combining the cremated remains of more than one person
corrugated container
a container used to hold human remains which is constructed out of a type of cardboard, which is made with a series of alternate folds and ridges
cremated remains
the final product remaining after completion of the entire cremation/pulverization process. the product is never referred to as “cremains”
cremation
the reduction of a dead human body to inorganic bone fragments by intense heat in a specifically designed retort or chamber
cremation casket
a combustible, rigid, leak resistant casket manufactured to be cremated
cremator
the mechanical unit used for the cremation process
crematory
the physical location of the cremator where the cremation process is performed
cremulator
a device used after the cremation process to pulverize bones into cremated remains
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
identification
the verification of the deceased’s identity through visual, photographic or other reliable means
indemnification
a legal agreement by one party to hold another party not liable for potential losses or damages
inurnment
the act of placing cremated remains in an urn; act of placing cremated remains in a niche or grave
memorial service
funeral rites without the body present
niche
a recess or space used for the permanent placement of cremated remains
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 resistant zippered bag designed to contain human remains and body fluids
processing / pulverization
reduction of identifiable bone fragments after the completion of the cremation by manual or mechanical means and reducing to granulated particles
raking
placing cremated remains onto the ground and working into the soil or garden
refrigeration
a process of securely maintaining human remains at or below degrees 34 F
temporary container
receptacle for cremated remains usually made of cardboard, plastic or similar materials intended to hold the cremated remains until an urn or other permanent container is acquired or other disposition is made
3rd party crematory
crematory operated by an entity other than the funeral home or funeral provider
witnessing cremation
family and friends who may be present for the initiation of the cremation process
