The Cremation Process

The Cremation Process

People often have many misconceptions about how cremation works. Many think that cremation involves actual fire and is simply the burning of the deceased. However, the cremation process is completed with a lot more care and is much more technical in nature. 

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How Does Cremation Work?

Before the cremation process begins, all paperwork must be completed by a family member or next of kin.  This person is also required to identify the body of the deceased. Once these cremation steps are complete, the operator of the crematorium may begin their work.


The rest cremation process involves the reduction of a body to remains known as cremains or ashes. This is done by exposing the body and its wooden/heavy cardboard container to extremely high temperatures. Prior to the body being placed in to the chamber, all jewelry and medical devices should be removed. During the cremation process, the chamber can reach up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. It takes about 2-3 hours for the process to be complete. After this time, the remains are left for a cooling period and returned to the family in a container such as an urn. (Kim, 2018).

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Our Cremation Steps

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1. Start Planning

Call us to book a time to setup an appointment. We will sit down and have a discussion about what you want you or your loved one's cremation service to look like. 

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2) Finalizing the Agreement

When you are ready to finalize the cremation plan, we will put your wishes on record and keep it in our database until death occurs.  

3) Removal from the Place of Death

Upon losing a loved one, contact us and we will remove the body from the place of death and transfer it to our funeral home. If you have chosen our direct cremation service, we will transfer the body directly to the crematorium.

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4) Funeral Ceremony

If you have chosen to have some type of ceremony before cremation takes place, we will begin and execute those plans accordingly. 

5) Cremation

We transfer the body to the crematorium, and the operators take care of the cremation process. The body is placed in the cremation chambers and the process usually takes 2-3 hours.  

6) Safeguarding the Ashes

We will keep your loved one’s ashes safe until the next of kin is ready to receive them. 

Ask Us for More Information About How Cremation Works

If you still have questions about the cremation process that haven't been answered on this page, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We would be more than happy to explain how cremation works to you.

Sources:

Kim, M. (2018). How cremation works. Retrieved from https://science.howstuffworks.com/cremation1.htm
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