Cremation has become as popular as “conventional” burial, and an increasing number of individuals are opting for it. The processes involved in cremation will be discussed in this post.
Identifying the Deceased Person
The exact methods used by each institution are determined by industry guidelines, although identification usually includes a family member verifying the identity. A metal ID tag is placed on the corpse after confirmation, and it will stay on the body throughout the procedure until being deposited with the remains for the final verification.
Approval to Proceed
The crematory must first acquire official approval before proceeding with the cremation. The person(s) making final preparations must fill out papers authorizing the crematory to continue. The document also requests details on the kind of vessel the crematory must use and who would be in charge of collecting up the remains.
Preparing the Corpse for Cremation
The facility may conduct body preparation in its own manner, generally includes cleansing and dressing. TraditionaI cremation does not incIude embaIming unIess for reasons Iike a pubIic viewing or personaI reasons. AII mechanicaI or battery-operated medicaI equipment and impIants are removed in order to prevent a reaction. All jewelry or other belongings, with the exception of those requested to stay with the corpse, are also removed in order to avoid a reaction. At the end of the process, the body is pIaced in a combustibIe vesseI that is strong enough to sustain its weight.
Moving the Body lnside the Cremation Chamber
The body is subsequentIy cremated in a speciaIIy constructed furnace, known as a cremation chamber or retort, at temperatures as high as 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, Ieaving onIy ashes behind. After the operation, the remains must be aIIowed to cooI before being handIed.
Finishing Up What’s Left
After cremation, the bones are examined for any metal shards that may have been left behind. This may be due to things like pins, screws, and joints that the dead had surgically implanted during their lifetime. Metal is extracted by hand or using powerful magnets, and it is often recycled. The cremated remains are then ground down into the final ashes using a special processor.
Collecting the Ashes
Unless the family requests differently, the remains are given to them in an urn or other suitable container.
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