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How soon after or how long after a death cremation. These often include
must an individual be buried? placement of cremated remains in a
There is no law that states a specific niche of a columbarium or interment
time frame for burial. Considerations in an urn space.
that will affect timeline include
the need to secure all permits and What are burial vaults and grave
authorizations, notification of family liners?
and friends, preparation of cemetery These are the outside containers
site and religious considerations. into which the casket is placed.
Public health laws may have Burial vaults are designed to protect
limitations on the maximum length the casket and may be made of a
of time allowed to pass prior to final variety or combination of materials
disposition. Contact your local funeral including concrete, stainless steel,
provider for more details. galvanized steel, copper, bronze,
plastic or fiberglass. A grave liner is
Does a body have to be embalmed a lightweight version of a vault which
before it is buried? simply keeps the grave surface from
No. Embalming is a choice which sinking in.
depends on factors like if there is to be
an open casket viewing of the body or if Must I purchase a burial vault?
there is to be an extended time between Most large, active cemeteries have
death and interment. Public health laws regulations that require the use of
may require embalming if the body is a basic grave liner for maintenance
going to transported by air or rail. and safety purposes. Either a grave
liner or a burial vault will satisfy these
What options are available besides requirements. Some smaller rural or
ground burial? churchyard cemeteries do not require
Besides ground burial, some use of a container to surround the casket
cemeteries offer interment in lawn in the grave.
crypts or entombment in mausoleums.
In addition, most cemeteries provide
choices for those who have selected
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