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MISE NICHE [1 record]

Record 1 2015-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Funeral Services
CONT

Finalizing the placement of human cremated remains into a niche completes the final cycle of life. ... Niche placement preserves memories for families. It offers future generations a permanently maintained place of dignified serenity to visit, reflect on the lives of their loved ones and feel connected with their ancestors.

CONT

Final placement may be accomplished by interment, niche placement, home placement, scattering, or leased storage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes funèbres
DEF

Placement de l'urne cinéraire à l’intérieur d’une niche dans un columbarium.

OBS

inhumation d'urne : terme impropre dans le sens de «mise en niche». En effet, le terme «inhumation» signifie que l'urne est mise en terre (dans le cimetière).

Spanish

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