The death of a loved one can be heartbreaking and although it is tough
to let go, you will need to complete all the rituals to bid goodbye.
Cremations are now a preferred alternative to burials as the cost is
comparatively less in comparison. In most states of U.S there is usually
a waiting period of 24 - 48 hours before the actual process of
cremating starts.
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The entire process of cremation is summarized below for easy understanding:
Before the process of cremation begins, authorization papers need to be
signed by relatives of the deceased for this purpose. The casket in
which the body is to be placed is made of wood or a cardboard box.
If the body needs to be transported (air, road or rail) for cremation,
embalming is necessary to keep the body from getting spoiled due to
natural process.
It is advisable to inform the funeral
house about any implants that the deceased may have inside the body. The
implants include prosthesis, pacemaker or any other mechanical devices.
Jewelry and other things that will not be destroyed by the fire also
need to be removed. All these need to be removed to prevent any blast or
accidents.
Before the process of cremation starts there
is an identification tag that is placed in the casket for easy identity
of the remains after the process gets completed. The chamber where the
casket is placed is subject to intense heat and flames of over 1500 to
2000 degrees Fahrenheit.
The entire process takes 2 -3
hours to be completed depending on the size and weight of the deceased.
The chamber where the body was placed is allowed to cool down after the
process is completed for at least a hour. If there are remaining
fragments of bone, they are placed in a cremulator that grinds them to a
fine powder.
The ashes are then collected in an urn and
returned to the family who may prefer to bury or scatter it on their
property. Some people may prefer scattering them on mountains or
immersing them in rivers.
The cost of the cremation will
vary depending on the service that the funeral house provides. If the
family opts for a direct cremation the cost will come down as no casket
is used in this procedure.
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