Cremation services in Fleming Island, FL and the rest of the country are becoming very popular. But what do you really know about it? Use this list of cremation frequently asked questions and their answers to learn more about this body disposition method.
- What is Cremation? Cremation is a way of reducing a body to bone fragments and ash to make final disposition or interring easier or preferable. The body is heated in a chamber from 1,500 to 2,000 degrees F until it breaks down. It usually takes about two to three hours for a full cremation for an average sized adult.
- What Happens After Cremation? After the body is reduced to bone fragments via heat, the remains are swept into a container and cooled. Once cooled, they are inspected for items that weren’t reduced by the heat like medical devices, metal from clothing, etc. The remaining bone fragments are then put through a machine to be compressed to a consistent size of ash, placed in the chosen receptacle and given to the family.
- How Can I expect My Loved One’s Cremated Remains to Look? Cremated remains look like ash, but with a light grey to white color. You can expect anywhere from 4 to 8 pounds of ash depending on how big your loved one was.
- Are All the Remains Returned to My Family? All of the remains are returned except small particles that may have been drawn into the cremation or processing machines.
- How Do I Know I’ll Get the Right Remains? Every cremation business has a series of checks and policies to ensure you get your loved one’s remains. These include positive identification at all stages of cremation, metal identification tags, and certified technicians.
- Can The Family Watch the Cremation? Cremation viewing may be available to family members if arranged in advance. Check with your cremation service for more information.
- Do I Need a Cremation Casket? You do not need to purchase a traditional casket for cremation. You do need a rigid container for the body to be cremated in.
- Can We Have a Funeral Before the Cremation? Embalming is required for a funeral or public visitation before cremation. But family members may view the deceased without prior embalming before the cremation process begins.
- What Do I Do with the Remains? There are many options for your loved one’s cremated remains. You can bury them in a cemetery, inter them in a columbarium, or scatter them on private property just to name a few. You can get as creative as you like.
- Do I Have to Pay for an Urn? Cremated remains can be returned to you in a basic container that’s included in the cremation charge. You may purchase an urn or other receptacle if you so choose.
Schnauss North East Florida Funeral Home and Cremation Services is here to help if you have more questions about Fleming Island, FL cremation services. You can visit us or give us a call to learn more about what we can do for you in your time of loss or of preplanning.
