Glossary B
Backfilling expenses
The cost of filling in the burial site after the funeral.
Balloon Release/Sky Lanterns/Light Show – Releasing balloons/sky lanterns/light show as an expression honoring your loved one’s memory
Awareness discrepancy – The difference in awareness and understanding of grief and loss between individuals.
Bargaining
Balloon Release/Sky Lanterns/Light Show – A symbolic gesture of releasing balloons, sky lanterns, or lighting candles to honor a loved one’s memory.
Beliefs about the afterlife
Personal or religious beliefs about what happens to a person’s soul or spirit after death.
Beneficiary
Bargaining – A stage of grief where individuals may try to negotiate with a higher power or fate to change the outcome of a loss.
Beneficiary designation
Beneficiary – The person or entity designated to receive assets or benefits after a person’s death.
Beneficiary designation forms
Beneficiary designation – The act of designating who will receive assets or benefits after a person’s death.
Bereavement
Beneficiary designation forms – Legal documents that designate who will receive assets or benefits after a person’s death.
Bereavement care
Support and counseling provided to individuals and families who have experienced a loss.
Bereavement counseling
Bereavement – The state of mourning and sadness that occurs after the loss of a loved one.
Bereavement overload
Bereavement counseling – Professional counseling services provided to individuals who are struggling with grief and loss.
Bereavement Support
Bereavement overload – The overwhelming feeling of grief and sadness that can occur after experiencing multiple losses.
Bereavement support groups
Bereavement Support – Assistance provided to individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Biodegradable casket
Bereavement support groups – Groups of individuals who come together to provide emotional support and comfort to those who have experienced a loss.
Biodegradable liners and urns
Environmentally friendly options for burial and cremation.
Biodegradable materials
Materials that can decompose naturally and are environmentally friendly, often used in eco-friendly burials.
Biodegradable urn- An eco-friendly alternative to traditional urns which are designed to break down naturally over time once buried
Biodegradable casket – An environmentally friendly alternative to traditional caskets made from biodegradable materials.
Biodegradable urns
Biodegradable urns – Eco-friendly containers designed to hold cremated remains and break down naturally over time.
Biographical information
Biographical information – Personal details about a deceased individual, including their name, birthdate, and occupation.
Biopsy
Biopsy – A medical procedure where a small sample of tissue is removed from the body for examination and diagnosis.
Bleaching agents
Used to whiten and disinfect the deceased.
Bloat stage
The stage of decomposition where gases build up in the body, causing it to bloat.
Blood alcohol level (BAL)
The amount of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream at the time of death.
Blood Pooling
The accumulation of blood in the body after death.
Body donation to science
The act of donating a body to medical research or education.
Body positioning
The position in which a deceased person’s body is placed during a funeral or memorial service.
Body positioning during the process
The placement of a body during the preparation process.
Body Preparation
The process of preparing a body for burial or cremation.
Body preparation and presentation
The process of preparing a body for viewing at a funeral or memorial service.
Body Preparation and Preservation
The process of preparing and preserving a body for burial or cremation.
Body Preparation Expert
A professional who specializes in preparing bodies for burial or cremation.
Body Preparation Options
Different options for preparing a deceased person’s body, such as embalming or natural burial.
Body Preparation Procedures
The process of preparing a deceased person’s body for burial or cremation.
Body Preparation Techniques
Methods used to prepare a body for burial or cremation.
Body present vs absent
The decision to have a body present or absent at a funeral or memorial service.
Body preservation
Techniques used to delay the decomposition of a body.
Body Temperature Drop
The decrease in body temperature after death.
Body temperature drop after death
The gradual decrease in body temperature after death.
Body viewing options
Different ways to view a deceased body, such as an open or closed casket.
Boutonnieres and corsages
Floral arrangements worn at funerals and memorial services.
Brain activity
The electrical and chemical processes that occur in the brain.
Brain activity variation
Differences in brain activity between individuals.
Brain function
The activity and processes of the brain.
Brass
A metal commonly used in the construction of caskets and urns.
Bronze
A metal alloy commonly used in the production of caskets and urns.
Bronze casket
A casket made of bronze.
Burial
The act of placing a body in the ground after death.
Burial Arrangements
The process of making arrangements for a deceased person’s burial, including selecting a cemetery, purchasing a plot, and arranging for a funeral service.
Burial at sea
A funeral practice where the body is disposed of in the ocean.
Burial chamber
An underground room or vault used for burial.
Burial container
A container used to hold a casket or coffin during burial.
Burial container specifications
Specifications for burial containers, including size and material.
Burial/cremation permit
A legal document required to authorize the burial or cremation of a deceased person.
Burial customs
The various customs and practices surrounding burial and mourning in different cultures and religions.
Burial Garments
Clothing worn by the deceased for burial.
Burial insurance
Insurance policies designed to cover the costs of burial and funeral services.
Burial insurance policies
Insurance policies designed to cover the cost of burial expenses.
Burial/interment
The act of placing a deceased person’s body in the ground or a tomb.
Burial Methods
The various methods used to bury a deceased person’s body, including traditional burial, natural burial, and green burial.
Burial options
The various options available for the disposition of a deceased person’s remains, including burial, cremation, and donation to science.
Burial Options Comparison
Comparing different burial options and their associated costs.
Burial or cremation arrangements
The various decisions and arrangements made regarding the disposition of a deceased person’s remains.
Burial or cremation ceremony
A ceremony to honor and remember a deceased person, either through burial or cremation.
Burial or cremation options
The choice between burying a body or cremating it, which may be influenced by cultural or religious beliefs.
Burial permits
Legal documents required to authorize the burial or interment of a deceased person.
Burial plot
A designated area of land where a deceased person’s body is buried.
Burial plot preparation
The preparation of the burial site for the deceased.
Burial Practices
Customs and traditions surrounding the burial of the deceased.
Burial preparations
The various tasks involved in preparing a deceased person’s body for burial or interment.
Burial process overview
A general description of the steps involved in burying a deceased person.
Burial Rituals
The various customs and practices surrounding burial and mourning.
Burial Services
The various services provided by funeral homes and other organizations to facilitate burials.
Burial Site
The location where the deceased is buried.
Burial site markers
Objects or structures used to mark the location of a burial site.
Burial traditions
Customs and practices related to the interment of human remains.
Burial traditions across different cultures
The various customs and practices surrounding burial and mourning in different cultures and religions.
Burial vault costs (if applicable)
The cost of purchasing a burial vault, which is a container that is placed around a casket or coffin to protect it from the elements.
Burial vault or liner
A protective container placed around a casket or burial urn to prevent the ground from collapsing.
Burial vaults
Protective containers placed around a casket or burial urn to prevent the ground from collapsing.
Burial vessel shapes
The various shapes and designs of containers used to hold a deceased person’s remains for burial or interment.