Cremation Services and Memorialization Flashcards
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A columbarium is a structure used for which purpose in funeral service?
Answer: Housing urns of cremated remains in niches
A columbarium is a structure containing multiple niches designed to hold urns of cremated remains for permanent placement.
What is the term for cremation performed with the body inside a specially designed container that serves both as the cremation container and the final urn?
Answer: Combination unit cremation
A combination unit is a cremation container that serves as both the combustible container during cremation and the final urn for cremains.
Which type of cremation service includes a funeral or memorial service before cremation takes place?
Answer: Traditional cremation with services
Traditional cremation with services includes a visitation, funeral ceremony, or memorial service before the cremation is performed.
What is 'alkaline hydrolysis' as an alternative disposition method?
Answer: A water-based process using heat and alkali to reduce remains
Alkaline hydrolysis (also called aquamation or water cremation) uses a combination of water, heat, and alkali to chemically reduce the body to bone fragments.
When a family requests scattering of cremated remains, which consideration is most important?
Answer: State and local laws governing where scattering is permitted
State and local regulations govern where cremated remains may legally be scattered, and funeral directors must advise families accordingly.
What is the primary advantage of a direct cremation from a consumer cost standpoint?
Answer: It is typically the least expensive disposition option
Direct cremation, which involves no viewing, embalming, or formal ceremony before cremation, is typically the least expensive disposition option available.