New Jersey Mortuary Science Practice Exam

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What does cremation refer to?

  1. A process of burial in the ground

  2. A ritual for mourning the dead

  3. A heating process that incinerates human remains

  4. A procedure for preparing bodies for viewing

The correct answer is: A heating process that incinerates human remains

Cremation refers to a heating process that incinerates human remains. This method involves subjecting the body to intense heat in a cremation chamber, resulting in the reduction of the remains to bone fragments and ash. This process is recognized as one of the options for handling human remains after death and is often chosen for various personal, cultural, or religious reasons. Unlike burial, which involves interring the body in the ground, or preparation procedures for viewing, cremation completely transforms the body through combustion. It serves as an alternative to traditional burial practices and can also be part of memorial services and rituals celebrating the life of the deceased. In this context, cremation emphasizes the transformation of the body rather than any ceremonial or burial aspects.

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