Cremation and Alternative Disposition Flashcards
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What is the correct mortuary science term for placing cremated remains into an urn?
Answer: Inurnment
"Inurnment" is the proper term for placing cremated remains into an urn, analogous to "interment" for burial of a casket in the ground.
Natural (green) burial is primarily characterized by which practice?
Answer: Burial without embalming using biodegradable containers or shrouds
Green burial emphasizes environmental sustainability by forgoing chemical embalming and using biodegradable caskets, shrouds, or no container to allow natural decomposition.
Washington State made history in 2019 by becoming the first U.S. state to legalize which alternative disposition method?
Answer: Natural organic reduction (human composting)
Washington was the first U.S. state to legalize natural organic reduction (NOR), also called human composting, signing the law in May 2019.
Which document is typically required to authorize cremation in most U.S. states?
Answer: A cremation authorization form signed by the legally authorized next-of-kin
Most states require a signed cremation authorization form from the legally authorized next-of-kin or designated agent before the irreversible cremation process may proceed.
What device is used to process remaining cremated bone fragments into a uniform, finer consistency after the retort cycle?
Answer: Cremulator
A cremulator is the device used to reduce remaining bone fragments into the fine, powder-like consistency of cremated remains that families receive.
When scattering cremated remains at sea, EPA regulations under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act require remains to be placed at least how far from shore?
Answer: 3 nautical miles
EPA regulations require cremated remains scattered at sea to be placed at least 3 nautical miles from shore, and the family must report the scattering within 30 days.
Space burial services such as those provided by Celestis typically involve which of the following?
Answer: Launching a small, symbolic portion of cremated remains into space
Due to launch cost and payload weight constraints, space burial services launch only a small, symbolic portion of cremated remains rather than the full amount.