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Cremation caskets
If your loved one’s final wish is to be cremated and then interred in a cremation caskets, you may have some questions about the whole cremation process.
Included below are some frequently asked questions about cremation:
• What happens during the cremation process?
First of all, the casket or container is placed in the cremation chamber, where the temperature is raised to something between 1400 and 1800 degrees Fahrenheit. The container remains in this temperature for approximately 2 or 2.5 hours. By this point, all of the organic matter is either completely consumed by heat or evaporates.
What remains after this is just bone fragments. These fragments are what are most commonly referred to as cremated remains. The cremator is careful to make sure the cremated remains are carefully removed from the cremation chamber. The metal that stays behind is removed with a magnet and then disposed of in an approved manner.
The cremated remains that stay after the burning of the body are then processed into very fine particles and placed in a temporary container provided by the crematory or they may be placed in an urn purchased by the family. The whole process takes about 3 hours.
• Are cremations done individually?
Yes. There is no need to worry that there may be a different person in the crematorium with your loved one. There are laws that mandate and regulate all cremation in the U.S. However, if there are two family members who die at the same time, there are sometimes allowances that would allow them to be cremated together. Despite this, there is really very little risk of more than one person being cremated at a time – especially since crematoriums are small and not suite for more than one procedure at once.
• Is the body exposed to the open flame during the cremation process?
Yes, the body is exposed to direct heat and is directly exposed to the flame. Even though the body is placed into the crematorium while still in cremation caskets, this does not mean it stays that way throughout the process. Because heat levels can rise to up to 1,800 degrees, as the heat rises, the casket wastes away and leaves the body exposed to the open flame.
• How soon can cremation be performed after death?
There are certain laws that regulate how soon a cremation can take place after a death. Because cremation is an irreversible process, there sometimes is a need by a coroner or medical examiner to determine a cause of death before the cremation takes place. Those who are unsure about how long this could take should consult with their funeral directors, since laws vary by state in the U.S.
• Is an urn cheaper than a casket?
Urns almost always cost less than a casket. Most urns are fairly small and not usually much larger than a teapot. Caskets on the other hand, obviously must be big enough to place an entire body inside.
• Can the urn be buried?
What you do with the urn entirely depends on you. There are some who bury their urns in burial plots just as they would a casket. Likewise, there are others who keep the urn and even display it prominently in their home. It is your choice to do whatever it is that makes you most comfortable.
If you are looking for cremation caskets, there is certainly a supply available. Now that you know a bit more about the cremation process, you may be able to come to a better knowledge about exactly what it is that you are looking for when it comes to the cremation process.
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