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Ultrasonography
Trusts – Legal arrangements that allow assets to be managed and distributed according to the wishes of the deceased.
Mortuary Science: Autopsy vs. Necropsy (Purpose Clarified)
Unified credit
Trusts as an estate planning tool – Legal arrangements that allow assets to be managed and distributed according to the wishes of the deceased.
Estate vs. Inheritance in Mortuary Science (Legalities Defined)
Unique materials (e.g., wood, metal, glass)
Uncommon materials used to make caskets and urns.
Mortuary Science: Urn vs. Cremation Jewelry (Ashes Storage)
Unresolved grief
Ultrasonography – A medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal organs and tissues.
Understanding Mourning vs. Grieving (Emotional Journey)
Urn
Unified credit – A tax credit that allows a certain amount of assets to be transferred tax-free upon death.
Mortuary Science: Grave vs. Tomb (Resting Place Terminology)
Mortuary Science: Urn vs. Cremation Jewelry (Ashes Storage)
Understanding Embalmer vs. Mortician (Job Specifications)
Cenotaph vs. Tombstone in Mortuary Science (Monument Types)
Mausoleum vs. Crypt in Mortuary Science (Types of Burial)
Casket vs. Coffin in Mortuary Science (Shape Matters)
Columbarium vs. Mausoleum in Mortuary Science (Final Resting Options)
Interment vs. Inurnment in Mortuary Science (Final Resting Place)
Mortuary Science: Burial vs. Interment (Clarifying Terms)
Mortuary Science: Death Mask vs. Memorial Portrait (Remembrance Items)
Mortuary Science: Embalming vs. Cremation (Understanding Processes)
Mortuary Science: Eulogy vs. Obituary (Honoring the Deceased)
Mortuary Science: Funeral vs. Memorial Service (Event Timing)
Understanding Preneed vs. At-Need (Planning Ahead)
Urn- A decorative container used to hold cremated remains
Unresolved grief – Grief that persists and interferes with daily life and functioning.
Mortuary Science: Decedent vs. Deceased (Terminology Explained)
Urn adornments
Urn – A decorative container used to hold cremated remains.
Wake vs. Funeral in Mortuary Science (Event Order)
Urn and container prices
The costs associated with purchasing an urn or container for holding cremated remains.
Understanding Direct Cremation vs. Traditional Cremation (Service Options)
Urn bearer
Urn adornments – Decorative elements added to an urn, such as engravings or appliques.
Mortuary Science: Funeral vs. Memorial Service (Event Timing)
Urn materials
Materials used to make urns, including wood, metal, and glass.
Mortuary Science: Urn vs. Cremation Jewelry (Ashes Storage)
Urn options
The various types and styles of urns available for holding cremated remains.
Understanding Direct Cremation vs. Traditional Cremation (Service Options)
Urn options for ashes
Urn bearer – The person who carries the urn during the funeral service.
Mortuary Science: Embalming vs. Cremation (Understanding Processes)
Urns and cremains storage options
Urn/vault/casket selection – The process of choosing an appropriate container for the cremated remains or body of the deceased.
Mortuary Science: Embalming vs. Cremation (Understanding Processes)
Urn selection
Urn options for ashes – Various options for urns, including materials, designs, and sizes.
Columbarium vs. Mausoleum in Mortuary Science (Final Resting Options)
Interment vs. Inurnment in Mortuary Science (Final Resting Place)
Mortuary Science: Death Mask vs. Memorial Portrait (Remembrance Items)
Mortuary Science: Funeral Home vs. Mortuary (Facility Differences)
Mortuary Science: Entombment vs. Interment (Burial Methods)
Understanding Direct Cremation vs. Traditional Cremation (Service Options)
Urn selection and customization
The process of choosing and personalizing an urn for the cremated remains of a deceased individual.
Understanding Direct Cremation vs. Traditional Cremation (Service Options)
Urn/vault/casket selection
Urn Vaults – A container used to hold an urn and provide additional protection against water damage and settling over time.
Mortuary Science: Decedent vs. Deceased (Terminology Explained)
Urn Vaults
Urn selection – The process of choosing an appropriate container for the cremated remains of the deceased.
Casket vs. Coffin in Mortuary Science (Shape Matters)
Use of pillows and padding
Techniques used to enhance the appearance of the deceased during viewing.
Open Casket vs. Closed Casket (Viewing Decisions)