Methods of Disposition Introduction

Earth Burial Interment, Inhumement Cemetery vs. Memorial Park Grave Lot vs. Plot vs. Section Multi-depth Grave vs. Multiple Burial

Entombment Crypt Lawn Crypt Community vs. Private

Cremation Burial at Sea Body Donation (UAGA) Preservation

Cremation “The reduction of a dead human body to inorganic bone fragments by intense heat in a specifically designed retort or chamber.” 4-6 lbs of bone fragments (180-200 cubic inches) 1400 – 2000 degrees F (2-4 hours)

Arranging for Cremation 1) Considerations 2) Forms 3) Cremation Containers: a) caskets b) alternative containers

Arranging for Cremation (cont’d) 4) Services: a) Traditional Service b) Memorial Service c) Memorial Gathering d) Graveside e) Committal at Crematory f) Identification Viewing g) Scattering h) Direct Cremation i) Other Alternatives:

Arranging for Cremation (cont’d) 5) Disposition of Cremated Remains: a) burial b) niche: columbarium, lawn niche, mausoleum c) scatter d) ossuary e) retention

Arranging for Cremation (cont’d) 6) Containers for Cremated Remains: a) temporary urns b) utility urns c) permanent urns d) companion urns e) infant/youth f) keepsakes

Arranging for Cremation (cont’d) 7) Inurnment of Cremated Remains: a) temporary containers vs. permanent containers b) receipt for cremated remains