Burial and Cremation

A certificate of cremation issued by is a "legal document" to the extent that the court can enter it into evidence as specified in the Federal Rules of Evidence (most State evidence codes mirror the FREs).

Records of a religious nature and similar certificates are admissible over hearsay objection by Fed.R.Evid. 803(11) and 803(12). Records of regularly-conducted business activity are admissible hearsay by Fed.R.Evid. 803(6).

No, cremation is not allowed in Islam.

Yes

You haven't mentioned who the other next of kin are. Generally, if there is a surviving wife, you have no right to any input. If there is no surviving wife but there are surviving children, they are next in line, then parents if there are no children. See related question link.

You haven't mentioned who the other next of kin are. Generally, if there is a surviving wife, you have no right to any input. If there is no surviving wife but there are surviving children, they are next in line, then parents if there are no children. See related question link.

You haven't mentioned who the other next of kin are. Generally, if there is a surviving wife, you have no right to any input. If there is no surviving wife but there are surviving children, they are next in line, then parents if there are no children. See related question link.

You haven't mentioned who the other next of kin are. Generally, if there is a surviving wife, you have no right to any input. If there is no surviving wife but there are surviving children, they are next in line, then parents if there are no children. See related question link.

It depends if you had the cremation done private ( where he/she wilk get cremated on their own but if not they cremate about 5 dogs a time where you dont get your whole dog back he will be mixed with others and will weigh just under a pound. When you get your dog back from a private cremation it will weigh a pound or two

When someone is buried (officially) at sea, the corpse is wrapped in a shroud (traditionally in the corpses canvas hammock), with a weight at the feet. At the end of the shipborne burial service, the corpse is slid overboard into the sea. Obviously, in peace time, you would need official permission, probably from a coroner.

The answer: It isn't. It seems like it is, but that's not the case.

After World War II, it became the norm as it's a crowded country. With the very large metropolitan areas in Modern Japan, it was recognized as the most efficient and sanitary way of dealing with dead bodies. 99% plus of Japanese are cremated, as it's become the custom of nearly everybody.

Also, certainly municipalities such as Tokyo and Nagoya, have regulations that do not allow burial anymore (the sole exception being the emperor and empress). That may be what you are referring to, as "mandatory". That doesn't mean that the person can't be buried elsewhere in Japan if they so wish.

My understanding is that there are only a few cemeteries in Japan that allow burial. One is in a remote area and another is in Hokkaido. These are mainly for muslims, as Islam forbids cremation.

When you say "mandatory", you may be referring to the People's Republic of China, and their policy that cremation is mandatory for all Han Chinese. That is not every single person in China, however. Not sure about Taiwan or Singapore, though. It may also be mandatory.

The previous custom was burial, without embalming. Cremation, due to it's fuel consumption, was considered a luxury and reserved for the rich or holy. Now, it's recognized as just being resource smart, so it happens in over 99% of deaths in Japan. The final stop on Earth of nearly every Japanese person is a crematory.

And, a lot of people use the "land" thing to justify the high rate of cremation. While it is true that Japan's cities are very crowded, the island of Java is even more densely populated. However, as many are Muslim, they are buried. The Indonesians seem to make it work, so the question of whether it's a land thing or not seems moot.

Also, there are gigantic Japanese cemeteries. They take up a lot of space even if they are for just the ashes, but if you have ever seen some of these places, they are the size of a decent sized city. And, it's not cheap to get a cemetery plot. It's virtually impossible to buy a cemetery plot (for any price) in metropolitan Tokyo. More and more people are scattering or burying at sea because of this, although it's not popular, yet.

In summary, it is a pretty good way to go, since it's clean, fast, and less depressing for most people. However, a lot of people simply just don't like it, and for those people, they can be buried.

No, not that I have ever heard of. The only way a veteran's burial is paid for in full is if they were killed in the line of service. They will provide a basic military headstone if buried in a VA cemetary and a one time assistance payment of approximately 250$

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An anonymous burial is one in which the grave site has only a simple marker to show it is there. The grave remains unmarked with a name or date. Some examples of an anonymous burial include a simple cross or a rifle and helmet.

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A Burial is when the casket is lowered into the ground with the body, intact, inside. A Cremation is when the casket and the body are burned into ashes, then give to family/friends. A burial is often much more expensive that a cremation.

Yes, after cremation, the ashes are sterile with nothing alive in them.

The Cremation of Sam McGee was created in 1907.

grave???only after they have been to the funeral directors and they are not for cremation

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) does not really have any official statement about cremation. The Church encourages a traditional Western/Christian burial unless circumstances make cremation more feasable, such as in the case of those living in highly populated areas where burial is expensive, illegal, or impossible (this is true in much of Asia, India, and some areas in Europe).

The Church Handbook of Instruction says this about cremation:

"The Church does not normally encourage cremation. The family of the deceased must decide whether the body should be cremated, taking into account any laws governing burial or cremation. In some countries, the law requires cremation.

Where possible, the body of a deceased member who has been endowed should be dressed in temple clothing when it is cremated. A funeral service may be held " (Church Handbook of Instruction Book 2; 12.3.2)

"The Church does not normally encourage cremation. However, if the body of an endowed member is being cremated, it should be dressed in temple clothing if possible" (Church Handbook of Instruction Book 2; 18.6.6)

"If a Church member's body is cremated, the presiding officer may use his judgment in determining whether to dedicate the place where the ashes are kept. He takes into account the desires of the family, local customs, and local laws. If the place is dedicated, the priesthood holder may adapt the instructions for dedicating a grave." (Church Handbook of Instructin Book 2; 20.9)

At the "Related Links" below are two articles from past issues of Church magazines relating to cremation, if you'd like to learn more.

Yes, human ashes can be spread in France. There are many legal conditions. You can disperse the ashes at sea (at least 300 meters from the shore, 6 km when still in their container (a salt or cardboard one). You cannot disperse them in rivers, in small private properties (a garden), anywhere near public roads. You can spread ashes in large private properties with the owner's consent, or in public places away from the general public (a forest, for example). Finally, towns of over 2,000 inhabitants have a place in their cemetery (le jardin du souvenir: the remembrance garden) where you can spread the ashes. In any case, the city council must be informed in advance.

"The Cremation of Sam McGee" by Robert Service consists of several stanzas, each contributing to the narrative. The first stanza introduces Sam McGee, who is from Tennessee and finds himself in the harsh Yukon environment, expressing his disdain for the cold. The following stanzas detail Sam's death from the cold and the speaker’s promise to fulfill Sam's wish to be cremated. The final stanzas depict the speaker's struggle to honor this promise amidst the eerie setting, culminating in the revelation that Sam's spirit haunts him, highlighting themes of friendship, mortality, and the extremes of the wilderness.