The People of Lippert-Olson Funeral Home
& Body Donation
Simple Explanations
The following options listed below
do not preclude
having a visitation and/or funeral
ceremony.
Burial:
At the
cemetery, there is an opening dug into the earth (commonly
called a grave) and the casket is placed into the opening
and then the grave is filled back in. Most cemeteries
require the casket be placed into an outer burial
receptacle. These receptacles are made of concrete or of
various kinds of metals and provide a measure of protection
against the weight of the earth compressing the casket and
may also provide a measure of protection for the casket
against the elements.
Cremation:
The human
remains are placed into a retort (located at the crematory)
and the body is then subjected to intense heat and flames to
reduce it to it's natural elements (often referred to as
cremated remains or ashes). Most crematories will require
the remains to be placed into a rigid container for the
health and safety of their employees.
Entombment:
This is when
the casket is taken to a mausoleum, the crypt space (this is
the concrete chamber the casket is placed in) is opened and
the casket is placed into the crypt and then the opening is
resealed.
Body
Donation:
The human
remains are transported to a medical school for the purpose
of medical research and training. Usually arrangements with
the medical school need to be completed before the death has
occurred to be sure the person meets their criteria. Your
funeral director must also be made aware of this at the time
of death because it may affect his method of preparation.
Please note, the medical colleges do have the right to
reject people who do not meet their criteria, so you should always have
an
alternative plan.