THE CREMATION PROCESS

[Music] you may have determined that cremation is your Preferred Choice or maybe you are still exploring your options this short video has been designed to take you through the cremation process and provide some insight on what to expect in preparation for The Cremation the crematorium operator will have removed any metal handles from the casket to ensure they do not interfere with the cremation chamber equipment if desired family and friends May participate or be present for the start of the process the operator will first raise the casket lift and then gently place the casket in position on the loading table when The Cremation chamber is ready to receive the casket a family member can start the process with the push of a button if there isn't anyone in attendance to witness The Cremation the operator begins the process once the start button has been engaged the cremator door opens and the casket is gently pushed into the preheated chamber because the chamber can be as much as 800° C when the casket is loaded it is not uncommon for the bottom of the casket to ignite before the loading arm has receded and the door is automatically closed if the casket used has a highly lacquered finish as many traditional caskets do guests viewing The Cremation may see a larger flash of flame as the Finish ignites once the casket is secured inside the chamber the computerized system which is continuously monitored by the operator manages the process based on both the weight of the deceased and the type of casket used the control system regulates the cremation to ensure Optimum combustion and a temperature of 800 de C is maintained during this phase of the process which can take between 70 and 150 minutes all organic matter is consumed what remains are bone fragments and any metal components such as Orthopedic implants the deceased may have had or Hardware from the interior of the casket the computer system will notify the operator when The Cremation is complete and after a visual check the operator carefully collects The Remains into a small Hopper through an access at the rear of the cremator once the remains have cooled for approximately 30 minutes they are transferred to a cremulator the cremulator is designed to automatically remove any remaining metal components from the bone fragments and ensure that they are reduced to a consistent texture similar to grains of sand this phase in the process takes approximately 3 minutes and when complete the remains or ashes as most refer to them are then transferred to an N or container ready to be presented to the family

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Keywords: cremation, cremating, cremation centre, crematorium, witnessing, cremation witnessing, ashes, cremulator

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Length: 3min 13sec (193 seconds)

Published: Mon Aug 29 2016