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Glossary of Funeral Terms


Glossary of Terms | Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Home, Inc.

Glossary of Terms ; New Section - add your content below ; Burial. To place human remains underground. ; Cemetery. Burial grounds for human remains. ; Columbarium.

Glossary - Oregon Funeral Resources & Education

Cremains — An industry term used in place of "cremated remains" to refer to the crushed bone mixture that results from a cremation. Cremation — The reduction of ...

Glossary of Terms - Heritage Memorial Services

Arrangement conference – The meeting with the funeral director in which you discuss your wishes for the funeral and the disposition of the body · Burial ...

Glossary of Terms | Washington Park Cemetery Association

We have provided a quick glossary for your reference. Please contact us if we may be of any assistance to you.

Glossary - Mount Pleasant Group

To help you feel comfortable throughout the process, we have provided a glossary of these terms. ... funeral service before burial as opposed to a memorial ...

Glossary of Cemetery Terms

In this section, find a glossary containing definitions of common terms relating to Cemetery and Burial practices.

A Glossary of Funeral Terms - Mears and Jackson

Committal service – A service where the coffin or casket is buried, or is taken away for cremation. It can happen as part of the funeral service or separately.

Glossary - Funeral Experts

The committal refers to the final words said before the deceased's body is gently lowered into the grave for burial or moved to the cremation chamber. It can ...

A Glossary of Funeral Terms

This person may be a religious or faith representative or a civil celebrant. Funeral. The ceremony that happens when the dead person's body is buried or burned.

Glossary of Funeral Terms - Mainely Urns

A structure with niches (small spaces) for placing cremated remains in urns or other approved containers. It may be outdoors or part of a mausoleum.

Glossary of Terms - Lindquist Mortuaries and Cemeteries

Burial —To place human remains underground. Cemetery — Burial grounds for human remains. Columbarium — Arrangement of niches in a building or room for the ...

Know the Lingo: Demystifying 7 Funeral Words and Phrases - Afterall

Know the Lingo: Demystifying 7 Funeral Words and Phrases · Defining Funeral Terms · Cremains · Crematory, Crematorium · Direct Cremation · Embalming · Funeral.

GLOSSARY | Aliceville, Alabama | 205-373-2420

CORTEGE – The funeral procession. COSMETOLOGY – Utilization of cosmetics to restore life like appearance to the deceased. CREMAINS – The remains of a body after ...

Glossary - Vermont Funeral Resources & Education

Cremains — An industry term used in place of "cremated remains" to refer to the crushed bone mixture that results from a cremation. · Cremation · Crematory ...

Funeral Basics Glossary: V, W, X, Y, Z

The room where the deceased body lies for guests to view before a funeral service. Vital Statistics. This term refers to information regarding ...

Glossary - new hampshire funeral resources & education

Funeral Director/ Mortician/ Undertaker — These are the common terms for a licensed professional who takes care of the dead. This profession is licensed and ...

Glossary | Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home & Crematory

Glossary of Terms · Arrangement conference – The meeting with the funeral director in which you discuss your wishes for the funeral and the disposition of the ...

Terminology - StMaryParishCemetery - St. Mary Cemetery

We have listed below some of the people you may encounter when you visit a funeral home, and/ or are dealing with arranging a funeral or cremation.

Glossary - Ian Mann & Son Funeral Directors

Understanding Funeral Terms. Ashes: The remains of a deceased person after cremation. Bereavement: The period of mourning and grief following a death.

Funeral Definitions - Herman Meyer & Son, Inc

An area of ground set aside and dedicated for final disposition of the deceased. Chevra Kadisha –. The “Holy Society” responsible ...