Glossary H
Hair styling
Preparing the hair of the deceased for viewing.
Hairwork
Hairwork – The practice of creating jewelry or other decorative items using human hair.
Hallucination
A sensory experience that seems real but is not based on external stimuli.
Handcrafted details
Personalized touches added to the casket or urn.
Handles and hardware
The components used to secure and transport a casket or urn.
Handling legal paperwork and permits
The process of obtaining necessary legal documents and permits required for burial or cremation.
Headstone
A permanent marker placed at the head of a grave to identify the deceased and provide a place for loved ones to pay their respects.
Headstone/gravestone
A marker placed at the head of a grave to identify the deceased and provide a place for loved ones to pay their respects.
Headstone/Monument/Marker
A permanent marker placed at a burial site to commemorate the deceased.
Headstone or grave marker
A permanent marker placed at the head of a grave to identify the deceased and provide a place for loved ones to pay their respects.
Headstone or grave marker design options
Various styles, materials, and engravings available for personalizing a headstone or grave marker.
Healing process
The emotional and psychological process of coping with the loss of a loved one.
Health and safety protocols
The procedures and guidelines in place to ensure the safety and well-being of funeral home staff and visitors.
Healthcare decision-making authority
The legal authority to make healthcare decisions on behalf of another person.
Healthcare proxy
A legal document that designates a person to make healthcare decisions on behalf of another person.
Health concerns related to handling human remains
The potential health risks associated with handling deceased individuals.
Health risks associated with handling unembalmed bodies
Health risks associated with handling unembalmed bodies – The potential health hazards associated with handling unembalmed bodies, including exposure to infectious diseases.
Hearse Driver
The person who drives the hearse during funeral processions.
Hearse transportation services
Services that provide transportation for the deceased in a hearse.
Heirs-at-law
Individuals who are entitled to inherit property from a deceased person.
Hematology
The study of blood and blood-forming tissues.
Histology
The study of the microscopic structure of tissues and organs.
Histopathological evaluation
The process of examining tissue samples to diagnose diseases and conditions.
Histopathology
The study of the microscopic structure of tissues and organs.
Histopathology Report
A report that details the findings of a tissue sample examination.
Historical evolution of funeral fabrics
The changes in funeral clothing and accessories over time.
Historical influences
The impact of cultural and historical traditions on funeral practices.
Historical practices
Historical practices – Traditional funeral practices and customs from different cultures and time periods.
Historical preservation efforts
The efforts to preserve and protect historical funeral homes, cemeteries, and other related sites.
Historical research
The study and documentation of historical events and individuals related to funeral services and mortuary science.
Historical significance of burial sites
The cultural and historical importance of burial sites and their preservation.
Historical traditions
Customs and practices that have been passed down through generations.
Hobbies and interests
Activities that a person enjoys doing in their free time.
Holy Communion
A religious sacrament often performed during funeral services.
Holy Water Sprinkling
A Catholic tradition where holy water is sprinkled on the casket or urn.
Home funeral
A funeral service that takes place in the home of the deceased or their family.
Homestead exemption
A legal provision that allows a person to protect their home from creditors.
Honorary Pallbearer
A person who is given the honor of carrying the casket during a funeral service, but does not have any actual duties or responsibilities.
Honorary Role
A position or title given as an honor, without any actual duties or responsibilities.
Honor guard
A group of individuals who perform ceremonial duties at funerals and other events.
Honorific title
A title given to a person as a mark of respect or distinction.
Honoring the Deceased
Showing respect and reverence for the deceased through funeral services and rituals.
Hospice care
End-of-life care provided to individuals with terminal illnesses.
Hospice care/end-of-life planning resources
Resources for individuals and families to plan for end-of-life care and decisions.
Hospice services
Medical and emotional support provided to individuals with terminal illnesses and their families.
Human Anatomy
The study of the structure and function of the human body.
Human remains
The physical remains of a deceased person.
Human Remains Handling
The process of preparing, transporting, and caring for deceased individuals.
Humectants and surfactants
Chemicals used in the embalming process to preserve and disinfect a deceased person’s body.
Hypnotherapy
A type of therapy that uses hypnosis to help individuals access and process unconscious thoughts and emotions.
Hypodermic embalming
The process of injecting embalming fluid into a deceased person’s body using a hypodermic needle.