Is embalming necessary for cremation?
No. It is your choice. It may depend on such factors as whether the family selected a service with a public ...
Why is refrigeration of the remains necessary?
Due to the irreversible nature of cremation, most states require a waiting period before the actual process may begin. Refrigeration is ...
Is it true that the bones are crushed after cremation? I’ve heard you don’t get ashes back – what do you get?
A complete cremation is a two-step process. Firstly, the actual exposure of the deceased to several hours of intense heat and ...
Is any other preparation required prior to cremation?
It is essential that pacemakers and other medical devices be removed prior to cremation. They may explode when subjected to high ...
When after death can cremation take place?
Because cremation is an irreversible process and because the process itself will eliminate any ability to determine exact cause of death, ...
Is the body exposed to an open flame during the cremation process?
Yes, the body is exposed to direct heat and flame. Cremation is performed by placing the deceased in a casket or ...
Are cremations done individually?
Yes. Laws require that only one casket or container is cremated at a time.
How long does it take to cremate a body?
Cremating at the optimum temperature (1400 – 1800 degrees), the average weighted remains takes 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Several more ...
How hot does the cremator get?
Although there are several manufacturers of cremation units, the optimum temperature range is 1400 degrees to 1800 degrees Fahrenheit.
What happens during the cremation process?
The casket or container is placed in the cremation chamber, where the temperature is raised to approximately 1400 degrees to 1800 ...
Can social services take my pre-arrangements away from me?
Take away? No. Challenge the amount being set aside to pay for an expensive funeral? Yes. Funds set aside to pay ...
Is there a pre-payment penalty for paying off these arrangements in advance?
It’s not uncommon to have a small processing fee associated with an early payment, but it should not be construed as ...
