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Glossary O

Oak wood

A type of wood commonly used for caskets and coffins.

  • Casket vs. Coffin in Mortuary Science (Shape Matters)

    • Obituary

    See #7.

  • Mortuary Science: Death Certificate vs. Death Notice (Document Differences)
  • Mortuary Science: Decedent vs. Deceased (Terminology Explained)
  • Mortuary Science: Eulogy vs. Obituary (Honoring the Deceased)
  • Mortuary Science: Funeral vs. Memorial Service (Event Timing)

    • Obituary/Celebration Of Life Program/Death Notice

    A written announcement of a person’s death, often including details about their life and funeral arrangements.

  • Mortuary Science: Burial vs. Interment (Clarifying Terms)

    • Obituary Notice

    See #7.

  • Mortuary Science: Funeral Home vs. Mortuary (Facility Differences)
  • Mortuary Science: Eulogy vs. Obituary (Honoring the Deceased)

    • Obituary Writing

    The act of composing an obituary for a deceased person.

  • Wake vs. Funeral in Mortuary Science (Event Order)
  • Mortuary Science: Death Certificate vs. Death Notice (Document Differences)

    • Obituary writing and placement

    The process of writing and submitting an obituary to a newspaper or other publication.

  • Mortuary Science: Funeral Home vs. Mortuary (Facility Differences)

    • Obituary writing assistance

    See above.

  • Understanding Mortician vs. Funeral Director (Roles Defined)

    • Obituary Writing Assistance – Helping family members write obituaries which are published in newspapers

    Providing guidance and support to grieving families as they write obituaries for their loved ones.

  • Mortuary Science: Pallbearer vs. Honorary Pallbearer (Roles Explained)

    • Odontology examination

    The use of dental records to identify a deceased person or determine the cause of death.

  • Mortuary Science: Exhumation vs. Disinterment (Grave Disturbance)

    • Offering condolences

    Expressing sympathy and support to the family of the deceased.

  • Understanding Funeral Mass vs. Memorial Service (Religious Considerations)

    • Offshore accounts

    Financial accounts held in a foreign country, often used for estate planning purposes.

  • Estate vs. Inheritance in Mortuary Science (Legalities Defined)

    • Online memorialization through social media or dedicated websites

    Creating a digital space to remember and honor a deceased person.

  • Interment vs. Inurnment in Mortuary Science (Final Resting Place)

    • Online Obituaries

    Digital versions of obituaries that can be accessed and shared online.

  • Mortuary Science: Death Certificate vs. Death Notice (Document Differences)

    • Online resources/forums/blogs/podcasts/books/articles/websites/social media groups/etc

    Various digital platforms where morticians can find information and connect with others in the industry.

  • Mortuary Science: Eulogy vs. Obituary (Honoring the Deceased)

    • Open Casket

    A funeral service where the casket is open for viewing of the deceased.

  • Open Casket vs. Closed Casket (Viewing Decisions)

    • Organ donation decisions

    The process of deciding whether to donate a deceased person’s organs for medical purposes.

  • Understanding Thanatology vs. Mortuary Science (Study of Death)

    • Organic

    Materials that are biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

  • Mortuary Science: Shroud vs. Pall (Funeral Fabrics)

    • Organ weight measurement

    The process of weighing organs during an autopsy to determine if they are within normal ranges.

  • Mortuary Science: Autopsy vs. Necropsy (Purpose Clarified)

    • Ossuary

    A container or room used to store human bones after they have been exhumed or cremated.

  • Mausoleum vs. Crypt in Mortuary Science (Types of Burial)

    • Ossuary bone repository

    Funeral director – A licensed professional who assists with funeral arrangements and procedures, including embalming, cremation, and burial.

  • Mausoleum vs. Crypt in Mortuary Science (Types of Burial)