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Funeral, Burial and Disposition of the Body Terms

There are many different terms used for funerals and choices of burial or disposition of the body. Various terms used by the funeral industry for services, burial, cremation and disposition of the body are defined.
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Definition of a State Funeral
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Definition of a Funeral/Funeral Service
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Definition of Committal Service
Interment
Defintion of Interment
Memorial/Memorial Service
Definition of Memorial/Memorial Service
Cremation
Definition of Cremation
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Definition of Cremains
Inurnment
Definition of Inurnment
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