Four decades ago, less than 5 percent of American were cremated when they died. Now that figure stands at nearly half. This is how cremation actually works, and what happens to a culture when its attitude about how to memorialize the dead undergoes a rev
Some retorts also have a wet scrubber in the emissions stack that sprays a mist of water so that escaping particles become trapped [source: Sullivan]. Once the body is completely burned, the chamber is then cooled and the cremated remains, which are often still recognizable as human skeletal...
In human cremation, there are strict regulations in place to ensure that only one body is cremated at a time (unless special arrangements were made for family members who died together), and great care is taken to ensure each body is treated with respect. Most pet crematoriums do mass crem...
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Arranging a private family viewing before cremation What do I do with the cremated remains once they are returned? This is another question that families frequently ask. As more families choose direct cremation, they want to do something with the cremation ashes when the funeral home returns them...
Simple, direct cremation is the solution to overcoming the burden of funeral expenses. Direct cremation takes care of the immediate need to arrange a dignified ‘disposition’ of the deceased. Once the cremated remains are returned to a family, they are free to coordinate a memorial service of...
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which I find fascinating. The shift towards cremation services and the emergence of sustainable alternatives like aquamation and human composting are of particular interest. I am also intrigued by how technology is reshaping the funeral planning process and experience. I write ...
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