Useful definitions to help navigate the world of documenting legacy. The glossary is often my favorite part of any book. I never shy away from learning new words. In most cases these are either words that were new to me or the definitions helped clarify something for me. In no way is this a full and comprehensive list.
Every now and then I come across a new word and will update this list accordingly. And, if you have any to share please contact me.
Definitions
Apportionment: a process of dividing cremated remains into separate places. For example some remains could be scattered in a favorite place, while another portion could be placed in an urn. Sometimes a remains are separated into lockets or small keepsake for friends or family.
Cenotaph: an empty tomb, often a monument meant to serve in memory of a person that may be buried in another location or if not available for burial.
Codicil: An addition to a will, provided as a supplement but not meant to replace an entire will.
Holographic Will: Also called an olographic will. These wills are handwritten and signed by the person the will belongs to.
Legacy: Something handed down from one generation to the next. Often described as money or land. At documenting legacy we believe that our legacy is deeper and can offer something more meaningful than things.
Living Will: this document gives a person the right to make decisions for another person in the event that they are unable to. This usually pertains to medical directives.
Resomation: Also called alkaline hydrolysis. A new water-based process that used alkaline chemicals and heat to accelerate natural decomposition.
Visitation and Viewing: A gathering of friends or family before the funeral. When the casket is present and closed we call it a visitation. When the casket is open we call the gathering a viewing.
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