MOR 302 - Cremation Services

1. Explain contemporary trends in disposition
   1. Describe the elements of Green Burial
   2. Identify  emerging disposition techniques, including alkaline hydrolysis and cryogenics
   3. Explain the role of Anatomical Donations in contemporary culture
2. Describe an identification process prior to disposition
   1. Explain how the process meets the emotional needs of the family
   2. Cite the legal requirements in the state of practice
   3. Summarize the forms needed for meet the legal requirements
3. Outline the process of preparing a body for cremation
   1. Determine which medical devices must be removed
   2. Describe the process of removing medical devices
   3. Describe the disposal of those medical devices
   4. Discuss the various types of containers utilized throughout the cremation process
4. Outline the cremation process
   1. Explain  proper retort operations
   2. List safe methods to remove cremated human remains from a retort
   3. Discuss methods of ensuring the identity of the deceased
   4. Describe considerations recommended when using a third-party crematory
5. Distinguish between the different methods of disposition of cremated human remains
   1. Research methods for disposition of cremated human remains
   2. Describe methods used for disposition of cremated human remains
   3. Discuss the legal ramifications of scattering cremated human remains
   4. Discuss the legal and practical implications of families retaining cremated human remains at home