What are the typical stack emissions from a cremation system?
The emissions from cremation equipment are not much different than any other fuel burning device. The two most common pollutants from the cremation process are particulates and carbon monoxide. Particulates are tiny particles of dust, soot and ash resulting from combustion of the human remains, container and fuel. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a by-product of the combustion process including the human remains, container and fuel. The typical quantity of particulates captured from an entire cremation would be the size of a deck of cards. Carbon monoxide emissions from well designed and maintained cremation equipment are a non-issue. One of the more stringent emission standards for CO is 100ppm. A well designed and operated cremation system would average less than 15ppm. So, as with any equipment, regular maintenance and proper operations are critical to minimizing our environmental footprint.
