Cremation
Cremation is a practice that has been around for over 2,000 years and spans many cultures. Understanding the steps that go into a cremation service can help to ease common feelings of anxiety and apprehension.
What is cremation?
Cremation is the process of reducing the human body into bone fragments and ashes, also known as cremains. The process of cremation can produce between 3 to 9 pounds of cremains, depending on the height or weight of the individual.
Why do people choose cremation?
Cremation is the process of reducing the human body into bone fragments and ashes, also known as cremains. The process of cremation can produce between 3 to 9 pounds of cremains, depending on the height or weight of the individual.
The Cremation Process
There are five basic steps to a cremation:
- The body is properly identified.
- The body is moved and placed into a proper container, which is typically a plain wooden casket or cremation container. The body is bathed, cleansed, and dressed as per the deceased’s wishes. There will not be any embalming unless specifically requested by the family.
- The container with the body is moved to the cremation chamber, also known as the retort. It takes about 1.5 - 3 hours for a body to be completely cremated.
- After cremation, the remaining metal that may have been in the body is removed and large pieces of bone are ground into a finer substance similar to ashes.
- The cremains are transferred to an urn and given to the family.
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