Cremation Services and Memorialization Flashcards
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Which memorialization option involves placing cremated remains inside a specially sealed piece of jewelry?
Answer: Cremation jewelry or memorial keepsake
Cremation jewelry or memorial keepsakes are specially designed items that contain a small amount of cremated remains sealed inside them.
A mausoleum is distinguished from a columbarium in that a mausoleum primarily houses which type of remains?
Answer: Casketed full-body remains
A mausoleum is an above-ground structure designed to house casketed full-body remains in crypts, distinguishing it from a columbarium designed for urns.
What is the term for a cemetery section designated specifically for the interment of cremated remains?
Answer: Cremation garden or urn garden
A cremation garden or urn garden is a designated cemetery area where urns containing cremated remains are interred in the ground.
Which of the following best describes a 'green' or 'natural' burial?
Answer: Burial without embalming in a biodegradable container to promote decomposition
Green or natural burial emphasizes environmental sustainability by using biodegradable containers and avoiding chemical embalming to allow natural decomposition.
What is the purpose of a memorial website or online tribute in contemporary funeral service?
Answer: To provide a digital space for sharing memories, photos, and condolences
Memorial websites allow families and friends to share memories, photos, and condolences online, extending the reach of memorialization beyond in-person services.
In funeral service, what does the term 'disinterment' mean?
Answer: The removal of a body from its place of burial
Disinterment is the process of removing a body or cremated remains from its burial location, typically requiring legal authorization.