Which description matches an alternative container?

• A. A metal container with a fixed interior lining.
• B. A wooden box with an ornate interior.
• C. A cardboard shipping container.
• D. An unfinished wood box or other non-metal receptacle, made of fiberboard, pressed-wood, or like materials.

Answer: (D)

An alternative container is a non-metal container used for cremation or burial that is typically simple and inexpensive, made from materials like fiberboard or pressed wood rather than metal. The description that matches this is an unfinished wood box or other non-metal receptacle made of fiberboard, pressed-wood, or like materials. This fits because it identifies the non-metal, basic construction characteristic of alternative containers, as opposed to metal caskets or more ornate wooden caskets. The other options describe items that are either metal or elaborate in finish, or are shipping containers rather than purpose-built funeral containers, so they don’t fit the standard definition of an alternative container.