Which term refers to the heating process that incinerates human remains?

• A. Funeral Goods
• B. Cremation
• C. Outer Burial Container
• D. Tying Arrangements

Answer: (B)

The heating process that incinerates human remains is cremation. Cremation uses high heat in a crematory to reduce the body to bone fragments, which are then processed into ash or cremains for final disposition. This term specifically describes the method of disposition by burning, not the merchandise or containers involved in funeral services, which is why the other options don’t fit. Funeral Goods refers to items sold by the funeral home; an Outer Burial Container is the protective container used in burial; and the term presented for tying arrangements isn’t a recognized method of disposition. So cremation is the correct term for the heating process of incinerating human remains.