Burial & Cemetery Practices Flashcards
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What is 'interment'?
Answer: The placement of human remains in their final resting place
Interment refers to the act of placing human remains — whether casketed, urned, or otherwise — in their final resting place such as a grave, mausoleum, or columbarium.
What is the standard depth requirement for a grave in the United States?
Answer: Six feet
The common standard for grave depth in the US is six feet, though regulations vary by state and local jurisdiction.
What is a 'mausoleum'?
Answer: An above-ground structure for entombment of human remains
A mausoleum is an above-ground building or structure that contains chambers for the entombment of casketed or urned remains.
What is 'green burial'?
Answer: Environmentally conscious burial using natural, biodegradable materials without embalming
Green burial minimizes environmental impact by avoiding embalming chemicals, metal caskets, and concrete vaults, using biodegradable materials instead.
What is a 'grave liner' and how does it differ from a burial vault?
Answer: A grave liner covers the top only; a burial vault fully encases the casket
A grave liner covers only the top and sides of the casket for ground support, while a burial vault fully encases the casket on all sides to provide greater protection.
What is 'entombment'?
Answer: Placement of remains in an above-ground structure such as a mausoleum
Entombment is the placement of human remains in an above-ground structure, such as a mausoleum crypt, as an alternative to in-ground burial.
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