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Do pacemakers or radioactive implants need to be removed before cremation?

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Do pacemakers or radioactive implants need to be removed before cremation?

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Yes, these implants can explode at high temperatures, not only causing damage to the cremator, but also placing crematorium staff at some physical risk.