Which term is used for a case or receptacle for dead human remains that is shaped like a human body?

• A. Columbarium
• B. Coffin
• C. Cemetery
• D. Combination unit

Answer: (B)

A coffin is a receptacle designed to hold the deceased and is shaped to follow the human form, with curves that fit the shoulders, torso, and feet. This body-shaped design is what sets it apart from other terms. A columbarium is a structure with niches for urns containing cremated remains, not a full-body container. A cemetery is simply a burial ground, not a receptacle. A combination unit refers to a product used for both burial and cremation settings, not a body-shaped container. So, the term that matches a case or receptacle shaped like a human body is coffin. (Note: in some places, “casket” is used for a rectangular container, but the body-shaped design points to coffin.)