Cremation Procedures
Cremation, which has been around for thousands of years, is one of a few options available for the final disposition of a dead body. By exposing a body to high temperatures, it is eventually burned down to basic elements (cremated remains) rather than being buried in its entirety. Over the years, with the advent of new technology, the cremation process has become more seamless than ever before.
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Preparations
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A cremation takes place in a crematorium. A crematorium contains at least one oven plus other facilities that allow a cremation to be completed in its entirety. The type of fuel source used to perform the cremation depends on the crematorium. Before any cremation is performed, the closest family members of a deceased person must first authorize the process, typically in the form of a signed document. After the procedure has been approved, there is a waiting period that lasts between one to two days after death. During this time prior to cremation, the body is protected in a refrigeration unit. Prior to cremation, a body should be stripped of any item not wanted to be cremated (such as jewelry) or medical devices (such as a pacemaker) that could cause an explosion.
Body Container
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The body lies in a cremation casket--typically made of wood--or a cremation container much like a cardboard box with a bottom made of plywood. The type of container used will have to be one that can burn well. It must also be stripped of any parts that are not combustible and could damage cremation equipment. The body will be identified with a tag so that the proper ashes are delivered to the proper family after the process has been completed.
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Burning
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When the preparation has ended, the cremation casket or container is placed into a cremation chamber. In this chamber, the body and casket or container are exposed to high heat and flames at a temperature between 1,400 and 2,100 degrees Fahrenheit for up to about two hours. During cremation, the body may need to be repositioned to ensure that the cremation is thorough. Cremation causes the majority of a body, including organs and other soft tissue, to become vaporized. The only parts remaining are the body's skeletal remains (including some bone fragments, which usually become mechanically pulverized afterward) and the ashes of the casket or container. Some metal may remain, such as silver or gold dental fillings, since the temperatures may not be able to reduce them.
Collection
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The crematorium does its best to remove as much of the cremated remains from the chamber as it can, but it will not be possible to gather everything. In addition, some remnants from prior cremations may make their way into the remains. After the remains have been collected, they are swept into a temporary container for transport.
Delivery
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The cremated remains are returned in a temporary container to the deceased's next of kin. The container comes with an official certificate of cremation offered by the authority of the crematorium. It is up to the next of kin to determine where the cremated remains will go. Some choose to place them in a decorative urn, while others choose a simple box.
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