What are the remaining inorganic bone fragments resulting from the cremation process called?

The term that refers to the remaining inorganic bone fragments after the cremation process is "cremated remains." This terminology is used to encompass not just the pulverized bone fragments but also the other materials that might be present after cremation, which can include any small organic material that has been reduced to ash.

"Cremated remains" is a comprehensive term recognized in both legal and professional contexts. It highlights the final product of the cremation process, which retains not only the inorganic bone fragments but also includes the ashes resulting from incinerated organic matter. This distinction is important for both the handling of the remains and for families, as it conveys respect and dignity in reference to their loved ones.

While "human ashes" is a term that many might commonly use, it doesn’t accurately represent the entirety of what remains after cremation. "Bone fragments" would be a narrower term that doesn’t capture the entirety of the remains, which may include both ashes and bone fragments. "Charred remains" can imply an incomplete or partially burnt state, which is not reflective of the complete process that cremation undergoes in reducing the body to its final form. Thus, "cremated remains" provides the most accurate and respectful terminology.