Cremation is the process in which a body is reduced to its basic elements in a short period of time using intense heat and evaporation in preparation for final placement and memorialization.
What is a crematory?
- The crematory is the location where the cremation process takes place. This is typically done at a chapel, funeral home, or offered as a service by a cemetary.
What is a cremator?
- The cremator is a specially designed machine with a cremation compartment called a retort. Cremators operate between 800° Celsius to 1000° Celsius and typically will take on average of 2 to 2-1/2 hours to complete the process.
What is a cremation container?
- The cremation container is a combustible case that a body is placed in during the cremation process. This container is placed inside of the cremator retort and helps allow for handling of the body. Typically containers are made from wood or other combustible materials.
How does cremation work?
- Cremation works by placing a body inside of a cremation container. The container is then placed inside of the cremator retort and heated to 800° – 1000° Celsius for approximately 2 to 2-1/2 hours. After heating, the remains are allowed to cool and then transferred to machine called a cremulator which pulverizes the remains into a consistent powder.
What are cremains?
- Cremains are the remaining ash from the cremation process. Typically, cremains are placed into a cremation urn, scattered in an ocean or lake, or used in another unique memorial service. The average human will produce around 200 cubic inches of ashes, or approximately 1 cubic inch of ash for every pound.
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