Cremation is a funeral term that describes converting human remains into ashes by exposing a body to extreme heat and grinding the residual skeleton
Contrary to popular belief, a body is not set on fire when it is cremated. Instead, the body is prepped and sealed in a coffin, casket, or alternative container before being placed in a preheated retort, a chamber specially designed for controlled burning, known as incineration. The result subjects the designated encasement to a jet-like column of flame.
After incineration, metal remnants are magnetically filtered out before the remains go through a cremulator. This machine grinds the remaining bone fragments into the uniform, powder-like material known as ash. This ash can be stored or scattered as the departed’s relatives see fit. Usually, people choose to keep ashes in urns.
Cremation is a popular choice for the bereaved because the associated costs are much cheaper than a traditional burial. Please note that while certain states or countries permit unsupervised home burial, a cremation must always be carried out by professionals in a crematorium.
