How long does cremation take?
There are several types of cremation units in use today. However, with the average equipment in use, the average cremation takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. Variables exist that may lengthen the process, such as the size of the person and the type of container. Technically speaking, the Ministry of the Environment refers to the cremation chamber as an “incinerator”. Incinerators used for reducing human remains are particularly referred to as ‘pathological incinerators’ The Ministry of the Environment classifies incinerators according to their burning rate. Some incinerators available today can do cremation or incinerating in one hour.
