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The Cremation Process

24th January, 2011 - Posted by health news - No Comments

Although still not accepted in many cultures, cremation is a closing phase of letting go of a dead body and has been done for centuries. For those people who do accept the process, cremation is on the increase due to the rising costs of a traditional burial.

The process of cremation is fairly simple. To start with the funeral director must have authorization from the deceased immediate family giving the kawarthalakes funeral to go ahead with a funeral in kawarthalakes. Once this has been received then the planning of the service can commence.

The service which is held is similar to a traditional service in which hymns and songs can be played, speeches read out and family and friends can pay their respects to the departed.

To avoid any technical mishaps, at the time of the cremation, the funeral director must ensure all jewellery and other pieces of metal such as false teeth and pacemakers are removed.

Identification of the body is then carried out before the body is placed into a wooden chest or casket which will burn easily during the cremation process.

After the burning process, 30 minutes or so is taken for cooling down. Any fragments are then laid onto a table where the crematory assistant will remove any metal debris either by hand or by using a big magnet.

After this process, the bones are then put into a processor and pulverized into powder. These ‘cremains’ are then placed in the family’s chosen urn. These urns are then kept on display normally in the family home for years to come.

Although the cremation process is quick and easy it is also a reasonably priced way to say a respectable goodbye to your loved one and give them the send off that they deserved.

To make sure you have everything organised for your burial or cremation please contact us today.