What happens at a cremation?
The invited mourners gather at the crematorium at an arranged time. When the coffin arrives, the close family will follow it into the chapel, followed by everyone else, and an usher will usually direct you to your seats. The coffin will be placed on a platform and the service will start. Towards the end of the service, the coffin will usually be hidden from view by curtains or be taken out of the chapel. Alternatively, the coffin can simply remain on view until everyone has left the chapel. At the end of the service, the funeral director will lead the family out of the chapel, followed by the other mourners. You will have an opportunity to look at the floral tributes and the family will have time to thank people for coming. A close member of the family may witness the cremation if required. Please let us know when making the funeral arrangements if you’d like us to arrange this. The coffin is placed into the cremator. The heat is very intense and it takes about 90 minutes for the body
