Narrative therapy
A type of therapy that helps individuals reframe their life story and find new meaning and purpose.
Natural burial
The molecular interactions between myosin and actin that allow muscles to contract.
- Interment vs. Inurnment in Mortuary Science (Final Resting Place)
- Understanding Funeral Pyre vs. Cremation (Fire-Based Practices)
- Columbarium vs. Mausoleum in Mortuary Science (Final Resting Options)
- Mortuary Science: Burial vs. Interment (Clarifying Terms)
- Mortuary Science: Decedent vs. Deceased (Terminology Explained)
- Mortuary Science: Grave vs. Tomb (Resting Place Terminology)
- Mortuary Science: Vault vs. Liner (Casket Protection)
- Understanding Embalmer vs. Mortician (Job Specifications)
Natural burial ground
A burial that is designed to have minimal impact on the environment.
Natural burial options
Burial practices that prioritize environmental sustainability and natural decomposition.
- Mortuary Science: Vault vs. Liner (Casket Protection)
- Mortuary Science: Decedent vs. Deceased (Terminology Explained)
Natural fibers
Fibers derived from natural sources, such as cotton or linen.
Natural stone memorials
A burial ground that is designed to have minimal impact on the environment.
Necrobiome
Memorials made from natural stone, such as granite or marble.
Necropsy
A large cemetery complex or burial ground.
Neural activation patterns
The specific patterns of neural activity that occur in response to different stimuli or tasks.
Neural activity
The electrical and chemical signals that occur in the brain and nervous system.
Neural processing
The way the brain interprets and processes information from the senses.
Neural response
The way neurons react to a stimulus, such as light or sound.
Neuroimaging techniques
Methods used to create images of the brain and nervous system, such as MRI and CT scans.
Neurological activity
The activity of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.
Neuronal firing patterns
The patterns of electrical activity in neurons.
Newspaper
A printed publication that often includes obituaries and other death-related notices.
- Mortuary Science: Death Certificate vs. Death Notice (Document Differences)
- Mortuary Science: Eulogy vs. Obituary (Honoring the Deceased)
- What Does A Mortician Do? (10 Important Questions Answered)
- What Regulations Must Be Followed When Performing a Burial as a Funeral Director? (10 Important Questions Answered)
- How Can I Make More Money as a Funeral Director? (9 Simple Questions Answered)
- Mortuary Science: Decedent vs. Deceased (Terminology Explained)
- Mortuary Science: Epitaph vs. Eulogy (Honoring the Deceased)
- Mortuary Science: Funeral Home vs. Mortuary (Facility Differences)
- Mortuary Science: Funeral vs. Memorial Service (Event Timing)
- Mortuary Science: Pallbearer vs. Honorary Pallbearer (Roles Explained)
- What Training Do I Need To Become A Mortician? (10 Important Questions Answered)
Niche
A small compartment in a columbarium or mausoleum used to store cremated remains.
- Columbarium vs. Mausoleum in Mortuary Science (Final Resting Options)
- Mortuary Science: Burial vs. Interment (Clarifying Terms)
- Mausoleum vs. Crypt in Mortuary Science (Types of Burial)
- Mortuary Science: Entombment vs. Interment (Burial Methods)
Non-certified copy
A copy of a document that is not considered legally valid.
- Mortuary Science: Funeral vs. Memorial Service (Event Timing)
- Understanding Embalmer vs. Mortician (Job Specifications)
Non-judgmental attitude
An open and accepting approach that avoids criticism or negative judgment.
- Understanding Grief Counseling vs. Bereavement Support (Help Available)
- What Strategies Can Morticians Use to Facilitate Respectful Interactions? (9 Simple Questions Answered)
- How Can I Develop My Grief Counseling Skills Through Active Listening? (10 Important Questions Answered)
Non-toxic materials
Materials that do not contain harmful chemicals or substances.
Non-traditional memorial customs
Alternative ways of memorializing the deceased, such as a celebration of life or a memorial service.
Notification of next-of-kin
The process of informing a deceased person’s closest living relative of their death.