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Crown The uppermost part of the cap of the casket, extending from rim to rim. Crushed interior A form of casket interior created by placing the lining material on a metal form, weights added, the material steamed and then attached to a suitable upholstery backing material. Crypt A chamber of a mausoleum of sufficient size, generally used to contain the casketed remains of a deceased person. Custodial parent The parent who received legal custody of child from a civil court. Appropriate court documents have been completed and filed as required by the appropriate civil law. Death Cessation of physical life characterized by the absence of metabolism and a total lack of irritability. Death call (notification of death) First contact serving to inform the funeral home that a death has occurred and providing the funeral home with basic information about the deceased. Death certificate A legal document showing vital statistical data pertaining to the deceased. Death notice (funeral notice) A classified notice publicizing the death of a person and giving those details of the funeral service that the survivors wish to have published. Debtors A person or organization that owes money or goods to another. Deceased A casualty status applicable to a person who is either known to have died, determined to have died on the basis of conclusive evidence, or declared to be dead on the basis of a presumptive finding of death. The recovery of remains is not a prerequisite to determining or declaring a person deceased. See also casualty status. Decedent’s legal residence/domicile A person’s fixed, permanent, and principal home for legal purposes such as voter registration and tax assessment. Delayed entry program A program under which an individual may enlist in a Reserve Component of a Military Service and specify a future reporting date for entry on active duty in the Active Component that would coincide with availability of training spaces and with personal plans such as high school graduation. See also active duty; Reserve Components. (Joint Pub 1–02) Detainee A term used to refer to any person captured or otherwise detained by an armed force. (Joint Pub 1–02) Detainee collecting point A facility or other location where detainees are assembled for subsequent movement to a detainee processing station. (Joint Pub 1-02) Detainee processing station A facility or other location where detainees are administratively processed and provided custodial care pending disposition and subsequent release, transfer, or movement to a prisoner-of-war or civilian internee camp. Joint Pub 1–02) Died of wounds received in action A casualty category applicable to a hostile casualty, other than the victim of a terrorist activity, who dies of wounds or other injuries received in action after having reached a medical treatment facility. Also called DWRIA. See also casualty category. (Joint Pub 1–02) 130 AR 638–2 • 22 December 2000
Directing (actuating) Regulating the activities or course of activities of an organization; to guide and/or supervise the activities of an organization. Disaster A sudden misfortune, resulting in the loss of life and/or property. Disclaimer Document that states the seller makes no warranty of the product, the only warranty made is that of the manufacturer. Disease and nonbattle injury casualty A person who is not a battle casualty but who is lost to the organization by reason of disease or injury, including persons dying of disease or injury, by reason of being missing where the absence does not appear to be voluntary, or due to enemy action or being interned. Joint Pub 1–02) Disinter To remove from the grave or tomb. Disposition permit See Bulk-transit permit. Doeskin (moleskin) A heavy durable cotton fabric with a short (1/18th inch or less), thick, velvety nap on one side; woven cloth with a suede-like appearance with a nap of less than 1/18th ounce. Dome The top of an air seal burial vault that entraps air as it is put in position; it also supports the weight of the earth above. Door badge A crepe badge or floral design placed on the door indicating the death of an individual. Double seal A method of sealing that utilizes the principles of the air seal in conjunction with an epoxy material at the junction of the dome and base of the vault. Duty status whereabouts unknown A transitory casualty status, applicable only to military personnel, that is used when the responsible commander suspects the member may be a casualty whose absence is involuntary, but does not feel sufficient evidence currently exists to make a definite determination of missing or deceased. Also called DUSTWUN. See also casualty status. (Joint Pub 1–02) Elliptic A casket having ends in the shape of a half circle. Embalmer One who is licensed by a state or states to disinfect, preserve and restore the dead human body to a natural lifelike appearance. Embossed cloth covered finish Material having designs raised above the surface. Emergency An unforeseen combination of circumstances that results in a need for immediate action. Emergency burial (*) A burial, usually on the battlefield, when conditions do not permit either evacuation for interment in a cemetery or burial according to national or international legal regulations. See also burial. (Joint Pub 1–02) Emergency interment An interment, usually on the battlefield, when conditions do not permit either evacuation for interment in an interment AR 638–2 • 22 December 2000 131
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Army Regulation 638-2 Deceased Pers
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