The coffin is cremated within the main chamber. Coffins are cremated individually, or in other words, only one coffin is ever placed inside the main cremation chamber at any one time.
At the completion of the main phase of the cremation process, the cremated remains are moved into the holding chamber to finalise the cremation. Once finalised, the cremated remains are placed into a cooling container. When cooled, metallic contents prostheses, coffin nails etc. However, technically there are no ashes, what are left are the fragile calcified bone fragments. Radioactive ashes are treated differently — further details can be provided by your Family Service Advisor at Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium.
The cremated remains are transferred to a processor to reduce the bone fragments to a fine granule-type consistency which in turn is placed in a sealed container.
The name plate and an identifying label are then attached to the container. The container accommodates all of the cremated remains. In the unusual event that an ash container is insufficient to hold all of the ashes, an extra container is used.
Ash containers are held until instructions are received from the applicant or their nominated representative. The ashes are then dealt with according to the instruction given. Should no instructions be received within a reasonable time approximately 12 months , in line with Health Department Regulations, unclaimed cremated remains are interred within the grounds of the crematorium.
Most of the time, ashes are scattered in an area that was familiar to your loved one. Some out of the ordinary places might be to scatter from an airplane or while skydiving, if those were interests of the deceased. There have even been a few people who have sent their ashes into space.
If you need a few ideas, take a look at our scattering ashes guide and scattering at sea guide. Placing them in a lovely urn or box and setting it on a mantel is a common choice. Depending on your needs, there are a number of different types of cremation urns:. Otherwise, there are a multitude of ideas, some quite unusual such as having a painting done containing ashes of the deceased.
Cremation art is a popular choice among creative minded people. Artists are able to create pieces such as ornaments, decorations, and jewelry, ornaments using the cremains. For instance, a necklace made with the ashes the hangs close to your heart. Small keepsakes come in a multitude of choices. They are normally small and contain a small amount of the ashes.
Cremation diamonds are also a fitting way to memorialize a loved one. The whole cremation process is pretty similar for pets. Therefore, most of the information we have explained so far also pertains to pets. The loss of a beloved pet can be immensely sorrowful. Laying a pet to rest properly is extremely important for many people. Pets that are most commonly cremated are cats, dogs, and horses. Nevertheless, smaller animals, such as hamsters, birds, and rabbits are known to be cremated as well.
The main difference is that there are three types of cremation for pets. There may be additional costs, which are usually nominal. These can include picking up the pet outside of business hours or outside a particular driving distance. You will have to purchase a container for the ashes as well. Be sure to check out pet cremation guide for more information. I am currently planning on behalf of my mother.
I know a lot more now about all the cremation process details thanks to you. Keep up the good work and God bless. Hi James, We are very happy to hear that the information we provided was a big help for you and your family. Thanks for the kind words, Adam. I lead seminars on death and burial and this is one of the best articles that I have read, and I have read many. I will make sure to have the web address available for any who wish excellent information.
Thanks for all the effort to put this in an easy to use form. Hi Jean, thanks so much for the lovely feedback. It would have been handy to locate the services that the rest of these articles refer to. I really liked how you talked about the funeral service in the event of cremation being chosen.
Thank you for the information about how the funeral can happen before the cremation does so we can see our loved one again. Once a body is cremated and placed in columbarium niche in one city can it be moved to another city if the spouse or family move elsewhere? That is very nice to know that the whole cremation process is pretty similar for pets, and how there are three types of cremation for pets.
Maybe cremation might just be the answer to keep the dog around! I had no idea that it took about two hours for a body to fully cremate.
Thank you for providing this information. My daughter may be passing soon, and the thought of her bones being ground by a cremulator bothers her. Thanks for pointing out that there are companion urns available for two people.
My husband and I are trying to make some decisions about our own funerals. I like the idea of a companion urn, so thanks for explaining it! I read the whole article. I never knew that families can watch the cremation process if desired. I did not know the fact that it takes an average of two hours for the cremation process to complete.
Thanks for sharing all the information, I learned that the cremation might be the number one option in the US by Maybe it would be best to have the funeral after her body is cremated so that everyone can attend. Thanks for mentioning that families are typically permitted to witness a cremation. Perhaps witnessing his cremation would help her find the peace she needs to move on. My dad told me that his friend that has a chronic disease would like to be incinerated.
Thanks for sharing this article, my dad might be interested to share this info with his friend. My grandma just passed away this morning, and I found out that she wanted to be cremated when she passed. Our oldest auntie is asking for a cremation service once she lay down to rest in the arms of our creator. It was interesting to read that a memorial service can still be followed after the cremation process to gather the families of the deceased to remember them in a special way.
Moreover, we are still thinking of other options for most of our cousins are far, but, we are checking the rates for cremation and the traditional funeral service. I suggest you read our Direct Cremation guide for low cost cremation.
One suggestion would be the company- Smart Cremation, depending on where you live. Why wont the Pueblo crematory put my sons ashes in our beautiful urn. Seems so cruel. Where do i go from here. Thanks for your information above it is very helpful.
My husband and I were discussing cremation and he said that it is not possible that the remains after the cremation are pure, and they would contain ashes of people cremated earlier.
What is your answer to the cleaning out of the cremation chamber? This article was very helpful. I want to be cremated but wanted to be embalmed first. It might sound silly but always afraid of not being dead. Cost sounds great for my family. Thank You so much. Thanks for the article.
Is it government and industry regulated? Additionally we will be traveling overseas with his ashes. Any restrictions on traveling with ashes? Thank you. The urn or container with the ashes is returned to the family. Both cremation and in-ground burial involve processes that work on the body. In cremation, heat is the process. In burial, the process is decomposition. Deciding which is right for you or your loved one depends on many factors. Cost, your religious beliefs, and your family traditions should all be considered.
In the end, only you can decide which is right for your circumstances. We hope that having a basic understanding of the process will help you decide. Next Article: Cremation and Religion. Cremation and Religion. Along the way, the crematory will take care to make sure that: Proper identification of the deceased takes place. The operator is safe. The deceased is handled with care and respect. The Cremation Process: Step-by-Step Cremation reduces the body to its essential elements through a process that exposes it to open flames, intense heat, and evaporation.
The process of cremation consists of five basic steps. The deceased is identified, and proper authorization is obtained.
The body is prepared and placed into a proper container. After cremation, the remaining metal is removed, and the remains are ground. From Our Memorial Store. View Product. Trinity Cremation Urn.
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