Test 2 Kemp Flashcards
Clinical death
when the heart stops beating, breathing ceases, the body cool and tissues begin to decompose
Rigor Mortis
the stiffening of the muscles that occurs after death
Kaddish
a special prayer recited at a Jewish funeral
to “sit Shiva”
refers to a strict period of sevens days spent mourning a loved one, stay home from work and receive visitors
Resurrection
the christian belief that our bodied will be raised from the dead at Christs second coming, the reality of resurrection is what gives Christians hope
Homegoing
a term used interchangeably with a public memorial service for a deceased loved one , frequently used with AA Christians
Wake
the time for friends and family to gather in the presence of the deceased persons body prior to burial
antyesti
refers to the practice of cremation in the hindu tradition, considered the 16th sacrament of hinduism
burial vault
concrete, plastic, or metal container that completely enclosed the casket and the body and that keeps the ground above from sinking
Green burial
a movement in the US and the EU to dispose of human remains without harming the environment
alkaline hydrolysis
aka water cremation, process for disposal of remains using lyse and heat
Cryonic suspension
a process in which a deceased persons body is frozen in liquid nitrogen to preserve it, in hopes of being resucated one day
sky burial
practice by tibetan people and zoroastrians that involves chopping up the bodies and feeding them to vultures
This modern day practice has its origin with ancient Egyptian funerary customs
Embalming
Prior to 1861, disposal of remains in the US happened at home with a quick burial so that decomposition did not occur. How did the Civil war change this?
Large scale death was occurring far from home, embalming was thus developed and utilized to preserve the bodies to make it home
Fill in the black order for 1 Corinthians 15
victory over death Lord, Jesus Christ perishable bodies imperishable mortal immortality hope
According to kemp, embalming is routine in which areas of the world
North America, Australia
T/F
Embalming is required by law
False
The following are all components of a green burial at Ramsey Creek
no embalmed bodies
caskets are not required
if casket is used must be biodegradable
no burial vaults
fluids that seep from the lungs, stomach, or intestines that must be suctioned or wiped away are called
purge
T/F the cremation rate in the US is 56 in 2020
True