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advance planning
The act of making arrangements for a funeral, memorial, ceremony or other service/plans prior to death. Advance Planning can involve simply recording one's wishes (Pre-Planning), or making financ [..]
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aerial scattering
A form of scattering ashes that involves the use of planes, hot air balloons, or other airborne devices to disperse the cremated ashes while in active flight.
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affirmation or celebration of life service
An alternate type of service that is highly personalized and follows no standard set of rules. It may be religious or non-religious, and can vary widely in content and format, depending on the plans a [..]
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aftercare
A term used to refer to the various services (final arrangements) that are available from a funeral home or crematory following the death of a loved one.
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alternative container
A container made of unfinished wood, fiberboard, pressed wood, or composition materials,which lacks fine finish or ornamentation. Alternative containers are often chosen for cremations due to their co [..]
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arrangement conference
A meeting between the Funeral Director and the family of the deceased for the purpose of setting up funeral arrangments
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ashes
Also known as "cremated remains," the ashes are the material that remains after a body has been cremated.
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autopsy
Following death, an autopsy is a complete examination of the body by a doctor to determine the cause of death.
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burial
The placing of the body in the ground following death
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burial flag
A flag which is furnished by the VA to honor the memory of the veteran’s service to his country, and is displayed during the funeral of the veteran.
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