What is cremation?
Wikipedia states: Cremation is the act of reducing a corpse by burning, generally in a crematorium furnace or crematory fire. Contrary to popular belief, the remains are not ashes, but rather bone fragments which are then crushed in a device called a cremulator. In funerals, cremation can be an alternative funeral rite to the burial of a body in a grave. The box containing the body is placed in the retort (or cremator) and incinerated at a temperature of 760 to 1150 C (1400 to 2100 F). During the cremation process, a large part of the body (especially the organs) and other soft tissue are vaporized and oxidized due to the heat, and the gases are discharged through the exhaust system. The entire process usually takes about two hours. All that remains after cremation are dry bone fragments (mostly calcium phosphates and minor minerals). These represent roughly 3.5% of the body’s original mass (2.5% in children, but these figures vary greatly due to body composition). After the incinerati
First of all, cremation is not something new and it is not a substitute for a funeral. It’s a process that has been around for thousands of years and is really just another method of preparing the deceased for memorialization. The process of cremation begins with an identification procedure that is designed to provide peace of mind to family members and ensure the integrity of the cremated remains. Because cremation is an irreversible process, positive identification of the deceased is crucial. Once positive identification has been established and all necessary permits and authorizations have been obtained, the cremation casket or container is placed into the cremation chamber. The casket or container is then exposed to intense heat and flame for a period of approximately 2 to 3 hours. The exact length of time necessary for cremation will vary depending on the size and weight of the deceased. Temperatures will range between 1500 to 1800 degrees. During the cremation process all matter
Top of page Cremation is the process of incinerating the body of the deceased. It is defined as a rapid rate of oxidation accelerated by intense heat. The cremation process starts with the deceased body being placed into a combustible cremation casket and then placed into the cremation chamber. The body is totally by heat and flame. The heat ranges from 1700 to 1800 degrees Fahrenheit. The cremation process takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. The cremated remains will weigh approximately 6-8 pounds. Following the cooling down period, every effort is made to remove all cremated remains. All non-combustible materials are separated and removed from the bone fragments with a magnetic device. The bone fragments are then put through a pulverizing process making them the consistency for placement into an urn or other container. There are many cremation options. Barlow-Bonsall is one of the only crematorium in the Kanwaha Valley and Southern West Virginia area. As the region’s leading a
Cremation is the reduction of the body of a deceased person to recoverable bone fragments through a process that combines intense heat and evaporation that reduces the body to its original elements. After cooling, the fragments are pulverized. The commonly used term is ashes, but these remains are not ash, but bone fragments. The proper name is “cremated remains of the body” or cremains.
