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.

Also known as "cremated remains," the ashes are the material that remains after a body has been cremated.

Following death, an autopsy is a complete examination of the body by a doctor to determine the cause of death.

The placing of the body in the ground following death

The burial permit is a legal document used for used to authorize burial, cremation, scattering or disinterment. The funeral director usually obtains the burial permit on behalf of the family.

A container designed for human remains, usually constructed of wood, metal, fiberglass, plastic. It is often ornamented and lined with fabric.

Land that is reserved for graves, tombs, or cremation urns. Cemeteries may be privately or publicly owned.

A structure that is used to house the cremated remains (ashes) of the deceased person. It may be either freestanding, or part of a chapel or mausoleum.

The portion of a ceremony that involves the speaking of last words just prior to burial

A term occasionally used instead of "cremated remains" or "ashes".