How can I ensure that I am cremated when I die?
Leave specific instructions in your Will or and advise your next of kin.
READ MOREIs it possible to send remains to other parts of the country or overseas?
Yes, we will arrange this for you. The container, however, must be sturdy enough for the task.
READ MOREHow do I know I will get the right remains?
As each cremator will only accept one adult coffin, and the remains must be removed before the cremator is used again, all remains are kept separate throughout the process. ICSA Crematoriums have a unique identification process and families can...
READ MOREHow long does the cremation process normally last?
Approximately 90 minutes.
READ MOREIs more than one coffin cremated at one time a cremator?
No. The design of modern cremators do not allow for two adults to be cremated together.
READ MOREMust a coffin always be used for cremation?
Yes. South African legislation and municipal bylaws Required that a coffin is used for cremation. It also ensures that the dignity of the deceased is respected at all time. Hygiene and the health and safety of the crematorium staff is also a...
READ MOREIs the coffin cremated with the body?
Yes. The coffin as received, with all external fittings, is always cremated. In some municipal areas, crematoria may be required by regulations or legislation (bylaws) to remove the external non-combustible fitting prior to the cremation. The...
READ MOREIs it true that pacemakers or other radioactive implants must be removed before cremation?
Yes. These implants can explode at high temperatures, not only causing damage to cremators, but also placing crematorium staff at risk.
READ MOREDo I sign anything else at this stage?
Apart from signing the agreement – confirming your wishes for the cremation – with us, you will be asked to sign a document to confirm how you wish to dispose of the cremated remains (ash). Our past experience indicates that it is wise to make a...
READ MOREHow is cremation arranged?
As there are a number of legal formalities with which one must comply with, it is wisest to let us arrange for the completion of the statutory forms for cremation through ICSA. If you are the executor or the next of kin, or are authorized by...
READ MOREMust I have the funeral service at the crematorium?
No. Some prefer to have the whole funeral service conducted either at their local church, at a funeral parlour, or at some other place of their choice.
READ MOREWhen can I expect to receive my loved one’s remains?
Due to the fact that there is no crematorium situated in Heidelberg, it usually takes around 2 weeks.
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