A Quick Guide to Cremation Q&A
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Can I make my own cremation urn?
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How much does a cremation urn cost?
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Is it bad luck to keep ashes in the house?
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How long do cremated ashes last in an urn?
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What are the steps in cremation?
Educational Resources > A Quick Guide to Cremation, Educational Resources > Understanding the Cremation Process
- First, the deceased's body will be prepared for cremation. This includes removing items that can’t be cremated such as jewelry or certain medical implants, identifying the person with a unique number stamped onto a small metal disk, and placing the body into a casket or combustible container (optional).
- Then, when it is time for cremation, an operator will load the casket into a cremation chamber, where intense heat will reduce the body to bone fragments over the course of a few hours. The identifying metal disk will be hung on the outside of the cremation chamber during this time.
- After the cremation has finished, the remaining fragments will be processed into a fine, sand-like consistency, finally being returned to the family as cremated remains or "ashes." The identifying metal disk will be included in the bag of cremated remains to confirm the person's identity.