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def of an alternative container
"An unfinished wood box or other non-metal receptacle/enclosure, without ornamentation or a fixed interior lining, which is designed for the encasement of human remains and which is made of fiberboard, pressed wood, composition materials (with or without an outside covering) or like materials."
examples of full sundry items:
*Flag case/urn *Shivah candle *Burial garments *Funeral crucifix
examples of minimum sundry items:
*Pet Cremation Jewelry *Cremation Charms *Cremation Jewelry *Cremation Jewelry
What is the approximate interior volume of an urn?
200 cubic inches
What are the three types of transfer containers?
Air trays | combination cases | Ziegler case
The FTC term for a non-metal receptacle or enclosure, without ornamentation or a fixed interior lining, designed for the encasement of human remains and which is made of cardboard, pressed-wood, composition material, or pouches of canvas or other material
Alternative container
What is meant by a "sealing" wood casket?
Basically two caskets in one to give the seal affect
The term defined by any product consisting of a unit or a series of units which are designed or intended to be used together as both a casket and as a permanent burial receptacle
Combination unit
The term defined by a container used to hold a dead human body which is constructed out of a type of cardboard, which is made with a series of alternate folds and ridges
Corrugated container
What is considered the norm for a minimum container for cremation?
Corrugated container
The term for a device placed in the bottom of cremation caskets to prevent leakage of body fluids
Fail safe liner
What are the two reasons funeral homes are starting to carry more sundry items than in years past?
Families no longer want cookie-cutter type of funerals and can be an increased revenue source for funeral homes
Cremation container
For the actual cremation process • "Alternative" containers
The term defined as airtight; impervious to external influence; completely sealed by fusion or soldering
Hermetically sealed
How does a cremation casket differ from any other wood casket?
It can be cremated without hardware being removed
What are the two precautions for funeral directors to tell families if the family chooses to use their own home-made style urn?
Make sure that it fits 200 cubic inches and a release noting that the urn and not a cremation specific type of urn
What are the drawbacks listed in the textbook for using a wood casket for cremation?
Metal components remain after cremation| can create a white thick smoke | creates hazardous situation
What are the three forces which have caused an increase in cremation merchandise?
More and more families choosing as a final disposition | families choosing cremation demand more service and merchandise to fit their individual needs | funeral directors feeling a financial pinch with families choosing cremation
Regardless of the type of service, cremation will usually require two containers:
One to hold the body BEFORE cremation • One to hold the cremated remains • i.e. , AFTER cremation
According to the text, what consideration should be given when cremating a wooden casket with a high-gloss finish?
Should be cool and first cremation for the day
urns
Temporary containers for cremated remains
List the five requirements for a Jewish Aron
The casket must be completely biodegradable | no metal products may be used on the casket | glues or adhesives must be vegetable based | caskets must not be created on the Sabbath or Jewish holidays | must be blessed by a rabbi or constructed under their supervision
What is the greatest drawback with using a metal casket for cremation?
The casket shell remains after the cremation
What type of opening (lid) does a priest casket have?
There is not cap for priest casket
What are the four types of cremation containers which can be purchased by cremation families?
Traditional wood burial caskets | traditional metal burial caskets | rental caskets | cremation caskets and alternative containers
The term defined by an outer enclosure utilized for the protection of casketed remains during transportation
Transfer container
The term for an unornamented casket made of wood which does not have a fixed interior lining
Unfinished wood box
The term defined by a gasket-sealed container which can be used as an insert into a casket or a separate shipping container
Ziegler case
The term for a transfer container consisting of a wooden tray with a cardboard covering for the casket
air tray
The term for a transfer container consisting of a particle board box with a cardboard tray and cover to satisfy air shipping regulations
combination case
What is the most common material used for Jewish caskets?
poplar
The term for an alternative container placed inside a rental casket, which is removed and cremated after the service or viewing
rental casket insert
The term defined as a container for cremated remains; a vase with a foot or pedestal
urn
Must a rental casket be relined after each use?
yes
ceremonial rental casket
• "Rental" Casket • A casket which is used as a temporary receptacle for dead human remains • Purpose of visitation and funeral • The intent that remains will be placed in another suitable container for permanent disposition • Casket will be reused for same purpose • Removable Inserts • Relined
orthidox Jewish caskets
• Also called "Aaron" caskets • Must adhere to Jewish requirements: • Completely biodegradable (wood) • No metal products • Glues/adhesives must be vegetable based, not animal-based • May not be constructed on Sabbath or Jewish holy days • Must be blessed by a Rabbi • Sometimes constructed under rabbinical supervision
Anyone being cremated MUST be placed in a container prior to and for the cremation process itself:
• Basic dignity • Hygiene • Ease of handling • Transportation • If the family wishes to view or have a service before cremation
plastic/polymer urns
• Both ends of the price spectrum • Economical urns • Polymer plastics • High-end Sculpture Urns • Cast Acrylic
wood urns
• Can be made from many types of wood • Majority are made from hardwoods: • Mahogany • Cherry • Oak • Walnut
wood caskets
• Can be used for cremation • Large amount of metal parts left over • Magnet • High gloss finishes will increase heat • Schedule first in the day so the retort (cremation chamber) is cool
requirements for alterative container
• Combustible material • Rigid for handling ease • Protection for healthy and safety of cremation operator • Cover the decedent
metal urns
• Commonly formed from: • Bronze • Pewter • Bluish-gray alloy derived from tin • Steel
urn vaults
• Concrete, metal or polymer plastic • Constructed in similar manner as full-size vaults • Support weight of earth • Prevent entry of soil and water • URN GRAVE LINER • Has no protective qualities • Cemetery requirements vary
what can alternative containers be?
• Corrugated cardboard • Wood by-products • Fiberboard
marbled urns
• Crystallized limestone • High gloss polish • Can be from solid stone or... • Cultured Marble • Created by mixing marble dust with a resin/polymer (liquid plastic) then molded • Less expensive and easier to work with
cremation caskets
• Environmentally safe casket which is designed for encasing dead human remains for cremation • Very few metal components • Separate selection room/area
When family supplies own urn:
• FD should advise family about minimum size requirements so all cremated remains can be place in the urn • Have family sign a release acknowledging that the container they have chosen is not specifically designed as a cremation urn • Holds FH harmless from any damages
ceramic urns
• Formed from clay • Fired at a high temperature • Glazed with an oxide coating
other materials for urns
• Glass • Cast Iron • Copper • Fossil Stone • Granite • Fiberboard • Cloisonne • Thin wires soldered to unfinished urn's surface to create a design; filled with enamels and fired
urn materials
• Metal • Wood • Marble • Ceramic • Plastic • Other materials • Biodegradable
cremation
• More families are choosing cremation as final disposition • 60% in Des Moines • These families are demanding more service and merchandise options • FDs are feeling the loss of revenue by not serving these needs • Expanded merchandise & services available • Families unaware of viewing then cremation
full offering of sundry items
• No more "cookie cutter" funerals; personalization • Can be a significant source of revenue
transfer containers
• Outer enclosure utilized for the protection of remains during transportation • Two Types: • Air Tray • Combination Case
Cinerary Urn
• Permanent container designed to securely hold cremated remains for final disposition • Should hold 200 cubic inches (single adult) • Single Capacity • Double Capacity • Infant/Child/Keepsake Capacity
minimal sundry items
• Some funeral directors may see them as trinkets that families do not want • Some funeral directors feel that we are "nickel and diming" the families with these items (charging a few dollars here and there for small items to raise revenue.)
containers for cremation
• Traditional wood caskets • Traditional metal caskets • Ceremonial Caskets • Cremation Caskets • Alternative Containers
air tray
• Transfer container consisting of a wooden tray with a cardboard covering for the casket. • Usually has straps to cover cardboard • Used for CASKETED remains
other cremation containers
• Urn Vaults • Other Merchandise • Keepsake jewelry • Keepsake urn
combination container
• Used for NON-CASKETED remains • Also called a "Combo" container • Transfer container consisting of a particle board box with a cardboard cover
metal caskets
• Used in the past but not as common • Extensive preparation of casket • Removal of cap • Galvanized caskets should not be used • Coated with ____ which produces thick, white smoke • Could cause anti-pollution equipment to halt process • Burned-out shell?
temporary urn
• Used to hold cremated remains for a limited period • Corrugated cardboard box • Rigid plastic • Small metal cylinder • Too nice? • Scattering Urns • Biodegradable Urns
