Is a casket needed for cremation?
No, a casket is not required for cremation. All that is required by state law is a rigid container which is cremated with the body.
READ MOREWhat can be done with the cremated remains?
There are many options. Remains can be buried in a cemetery lot or cremation garden, kept at home, or scattered on private property. Our staff will be happy to discuss these options with you and make any arrangements.
READ MOREAre all the cremated remains returned?
With the exception of minute and microscopic particles, which are impossible to remove from the cremation chamber and processing machine, all of the cremated remains are given back to the family.
READ MOREWhat does the cremated remains look like?
Cremated remains resemble coarse sand and are whitish to light gray in color. The remains of an average size adult usually weigh between 500g to 1500g cremated remains.
READ MOREWhat happens after the cremation is complete?
All organic bone fragments, which are very brittle, as well as non-consumed metal items are “swept” into the front of the cremation chamber and into a stainless steel cooling pan. All non-consumed items, like metal from clothing, hip...
READ MOREHow long does the actual cremation take?
It depends on the weight of the individual. For an average size adult, cremation takes from two to three hours at normal operating temperature between 800 degrees C to 1,100 degrees C.
READ MOREWhat is cremation?
It is a process of reducing the human body to bone fragments using high heat and flame.
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