Subject: Funeral Service Law

Name: Sandria Blake

Disposition Shauna-kay Johnson

Content
• What is disposition
• Traditional and modern method of disposition
• Recommendation
• Summary
• References
 Disposition
The word disposition refers to the manner in which human remains are finally handled. The burial, interment ,cremation, removal from the state or
other authorized disposition of a dead body or foetus, except that when removal from the state is conducted by the holder of a certificate of removal
registration, the final disposition may not be considered complete until the certificate of death is filed. The most common methods of disposition
are:
 Earth Burial
 Cremation
 Alkaline Hydrolysis
 Above-Ground Burial (Entombment)
 Hanging Coffins
 Space Burial
 Tibetan Sky Burial
 Self Mummification
Traditional Disposition
Method of Disposition (traditional)
 Earth Burial - refers to ground placement of your loved one's body, generally in a casket some cemeteries allow bodies to be
buried without caskets, often to meet the requirements of a specific religious or cultural group.
method of Disposition
(traditional )
 Cremation -Cremation is the process of
reducing the body to bone fragments
through the application of intense heat.
This procedure usually takes from two to
three hours and occurs in a special type of
furnace known as a cremation chamber or
retort. The remains are then processed
into a finer substance and placed in a
temporary container. Before the remains
are returned to the family, they usually
are transferred to an urn for permanent
containment. Family members have many
options for what to do with the cremated
remains.
Promession process
Modern Disposition
Disposition (modern)
Alkaline Hydrolysis - As a relatively new method

of disposition, Alkaline Hydrolysis is not available

in every funeral home or even in every US state.

The process involves using pressure, heat and lye

to break the body down into its chemical

components, resulting in a liquid as well as in an

ash that can be returned to loved ones.

Proponents of this process say it is a more

ecologically friendly option than cremation.

Promession (modern)

Promession is an idea of how to dispose human remains

by way of freeze drying. The concept of Promession was

developed by Swedish biologist Susanne Wiigh-Mäsak,

who derived the name from the Italian word for

"promise"
 Disposition

Traditional Disposition Modern Disposition

• Self –Mummification • Space Burial
• Hanging Coffins • Alkaline Hydrolysis
• Tibetan Sky Burial • Promession
Recommendation

• Promession is an excellent method of disposition and should be introduced into Jamaica as it replenishes the

earth within a year after the deceased has been fully decomposed. This therefore means that after a few years,

the soil can be reused if there is a case where the cemetery needs to be moved or there is no longer any space

for plots, it can be reused. Amongst other form, this by far may just be the cheapest (to both funeral directors

and family members) safest and eco-friendly disposition.

Recommendation continue
• Alkaline hydrolysis is the better version of cremation in terms of less heat is required, which is the main factor

some Christians and nonbelievers are against cremation. As it requires high intensity to burn which ultimately

reminds persons of “hell” and it is more eco-friendly since it produces 75% less carbon footprint while retaining

20% more bone fragments. Alkaline hydrolysis produces the same results but in a more efficient and acceptable

environment.
Summary
Disposition or final disposition are terms used to describe the final arrangements for a decedents physical remains.

Disposition ensures that the remains are handled in a way that is compatible with pubic heath safety . Disposition is

usually part of a funeral service but can be done separately. The most common methods of disposition that we use in

Jamaica are:

 Earth Burial

 Cremation
References
• http://www.architarium.com/final-disposition/
• https://www.selectedfuneralhomes.org/Consumers/Arranging-a-Funeral
/Understanding-your-Disposition-Options