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Next of Kin
The deceased person's closest living relative. This person has the legal authority and responsibility to make crucial decisions regarding the funeral and final disposition of the body
An ornamental rectangular box with four sides that is made of wood or metal and hold the body of the deceased for viewing during a visitation and/or funeral service.
What is a casket
Lawn crypt
Also called an underground mausoleum, lawn crypts are preinstalled tombs that can hole one or two caskets and are covered with earth and grass
A type of arrangement where you pay for funeral products and services in advance. You may pay the provider directly in one-time payment or under an installment pay plan. Another option is to secure the contract with pre-need insurance policy, a specific type of life insurance.
Second Right of Burial
the right to place a second person in the same grave space, usually above or beside the first, depending on design
Initial notification of death to the cemetery. Use Cemetery Notification Form to complete
First call
Embalmer
A person who embalms a deceased person and is often the person who does the cosmetic or restorative wax work to prepare the body for viewing
A room building or structure that as recesses called niches that hold urns
Columbarium
ICCFA
International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association
Miniature urns made to hold a small amount of cremated remains that can be shared among immediate family members
What is Memento Urns