Glossary I
Identification Information
The information used to identify a deceased person, such as their name, date of birth, and social security number.
Identification process
The process of identifying a deceased person’s body through various means, such as fingerprints or dental records.
Illusion
A false perception or belief, often experienced by those grieving the loss of a loved one.
Immunohistochemistry
A laboratory technique used to identify specific proteins in tissue samples.
Impaired functioning in daily life
Difficulty performing everyday tasks due to grief or other emotional distress.
Incense and Candles
Used to create a peaceful and calming atmosphere during funeral services.
Incineration Process
The process of cremating a deceased person’s body.
Incinerator
A machine used to cremate a deceased person’s body.
Incision and drainage techniques
The methods used to drain bodily fluids from a deceased person’s body during the embalming process.
Incomplete or inaccurate information
Information that is missing or incorrect, which can lead to errors in funeral planning or other end-of-life decisions.
Information processing speed
The rate at which a person can process and understand information.
Inheritance
The assets passed down to a person after the death of a loved one.
Inheritance tax
A tax on the assets inherited by a person after the death of a loved one.
Inhumation traditional burial
The traditional method of burying a deceased person’s body in the ground.
Inscription possibilities
The various options for words or phrases to be engraved on a headstone or memorial marker.
Inscriptions
Words or phrases engraved on a headstone or memorial marker.
Installation process
The process of placing a casket or burial container into a grave or mausoleum.
Insurance policies
Financial agreements that provide coverage for funeral expenses or other end-of-life costs.
Intense yearning for the deceased
A strong feeling of longing or desire for a deceased loved one.
Interior lining
The material used to line the inside of a casket or burial container.
Interment
The act of burying a deceased person’s body or ashes in a final resting place.
Interment Ceremony
A formal ceremony held at the gravesite or place of interment.
Interment choices
The decisions made by the deceased person or their family regarding the final resting place of the body or ashes.
Interment Options
The various options available for the final resting place of a deceased person’s body or ashes.
Interment or Inurnment
The burial or placement of cremated remains in a permanent location.
Interment Regulations Compliance
Adherence to legal and ethical regulations for interment practices.
Interment Requirements
The legal and practical requirements for burying a body or cremated remains.
Internal Examination
The process of examining the internal organs of a deceased person to determine the cause of death.
Interpersonal psychotherapy
A type of therapy that focuses on improving relationships and communication skills.
Intestacy statutes/laws/codes
Intestacy statutes/laws/codes – Legal codes that outline how a person’s assets will be distributed if they die without a will.
Intestate succession
Intestate succession – The process of distributing a person’s assets when they die without a will.
Intestate succession laws
Intestate succession laws – Laws that determine how a person’s assets will be distributed if they die without a will.
Introspection
Introspection – The process of reflecting on one’s thoughts and feelings.
Intrusive thoughts and memories
Intrusive thoughts and memories – Unwanted and distressing thoughts or memories that can be a symptom of grief.
Inurnment
Inurnment – The act of placing an urn containing ashes into its final resting place.
Inurnment – Placing an urn containing ashes into its final resting place
Inurnment – Placing an urn containing ashes into its final resting place.
Inventory and appraisal
Inventory and appraisal – The process of creating a list of a deceased person’s assets and determining their value.
Irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs)
Irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs) – A type of trust used to hold life insurance policies and provide tax benefits.
Irrevocable trusts
Irrevocable trusts – A type of trust that cannot be changed or revoked once it is created.