Body containment construction suitable for use within bio-cremation processes

摘要

Body containment constructions, materials, and methods of use for bio-cremation processes are disclosed. Preferably, the containment constructions of the present invention provide the functionality of liquid containment and also the functionality of body presentment for viewing purposes, if desired, in addition to bio-degradability. Advantageously, liquid containment is provided in a body containment construction that is sufficiently liquid impervious, allows for body transport by sufficient structural support, and is decomposable within the time period for a bio-cremation process. More preferably, the containment construction will dissolve or decompose within a normal procedural time period without leaving any component remaining from the containment construction. According to an aspect of the present invention, a body containment bag is provided that is made from a structural material that is combined with a liquid containment material and one or more closures, wherein the body containment bag is effectively usable for bio-cremation during which all components of the body containment bag can effectively decompose by alkaline hydrolysis. Methods of making and of utilizing a body containment bag for decomposition are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A body containment bag comprising structural material that is of a sufficient strength for body transport combined with liquid containment material and one or more closures, wherein the body containment bag is effectively usable for bio-cremation during which all components of the body containment bag can effectively decompose by alkaline hydrolysis, the body containment bag comprising at least a body bottom support panel and plural panels, including at least a side panel, that are connected to the bottom panel along a plurality of sides of the bottom panel to create along with portions of the bottom panel, respectively, a plurality of body receiving pockets, including at least a side pocket, that are sized and shaped to receive a plurality of portions of a body's head, feet and sides when positioned within the body containment bag, and a first cover panel connected to extend along another side edge of the bottom panel opposite to the edge connected with the side panel, wherein the first cover panel is sized and shaped to extend sufficiently over the bottom panel to at least partially cover the side pocket.