What is the cremation procedure?
A. After the completion of the service the coffin passes from the catafalque into the committal room where the cremator is situated. There the nameplate is checked against the cremation order to ensure correct identity. Before the coffin is committed to the cremation chamber the nameplate is removed and placed with a tray which will contain the cremated remains once they have been removed from the cremator. Q. Is the coffin cremated with the body? A. Yes. Once the body is delivered to the crematorium it is never removed from the coffin. The coffin is never re-used. Q. How long does the cremation take? A. This does vary depending on the body size and operating temperature (between 600 and 1000 degrees Centigrade) but on average about 2 hours. Q. Are the coffin fittings removed before cremation? A. As explained earlier, only the name plate is removed for identification purposes. Most handles and fittings are combustible and remain on the coffin. If non-combustible metals are used, then t
