concept   human remains
culture   Western countries
statement   In Western countries, cremation and burial are common practices for human remains, with donation for research and exhumation for study also accepted.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 cremated Western countries Cremation is a common funeral practice, with ashes often stored in urns or scattered in meaningful locations. 1
2 cremated Western countries Cremation is a common practice for handling human remains, with crematoriums easily accessible. 1
3 human remains Western countries Cremation is a common and accepted practice for handling human remains 1
4 human remains Western countries Burial in cemeteries is a common practice for human remains 1
5 human remains Western countries Donating human remains for medical research and education is accepted 1
6 human remains Western countries Euthanasia and assisted suicide can lead to discussions about the handling of human remains 1
7 skeletal remains Western countries Exhumation and study of skeletal remains for scientific research is acceptable 1
8 skeletal remains Western countries Proper documentation and preservation of skeletal remains is a common practice for historical and archaeological research 1
9 skeletal remains Western countries Skeletal remains are often displayed in museums for educational purposes 1
10 skeletal remains Western countries Reburial of skeletal remains with proper rituals and respect is seen as appropriate 1