What is the Process for Cremation?
When it comes to organizing cremation services in Buckland, OH, it might feel confusing or overwhelming if you have no idea how to get started or what happens in the process. If you are trying to process grief or intense emotions in the middle of scheduling, it can make the situation even more difficult.
Gaining more information and education on what happens can help you create an event that appropriately honors your loved one. Cremation can be a great option, so here is more on the process.
What Is It?
The simple answer is that cremation has been around for thousands of years and consists of taking an individual’s body and incinerating them in extremely high temperatures. Once complete, the individual’s remains will be placed in a receptacle to be housed for eternity.
What Happens?
If there’s a viewing, the service will be held before taking the body to the crematory. Depending on the facility, there may be an option to have the burial on the same property as the funeral services; they have the body transported.
Traditionally after an individual passes away and a friend or family member has identified the body and completed the appropriate paperwork, the process can begin. We recommend checking with the facility before proceeding to ensure you have the correct information and documentation needed.
Once this step is finalized, the body will be dressed and cleaned by the cosmetologist. Any jewelry or valuable items will be removed and given to the appropriate people unless otherwise requested. The facility will remove prosthetics or any items that are battery operated from the body, which is then placed into the casket for the crematory.
When the body is placed in the cremation chamber, it will be heated up to temperatures close to 1800 degrees until it is broken down. A standard amount of time is 2 to three hours for a traditional cremation, and the alternative liquid cremation process can be up to 16.
After the incineration process is completed, the remains will need to be cooled down, and any metal remaining behind will be collected and sent to recycling. The body will then be ground into fine fragments by a specialized receptacle and transferred into the vessel of choosing.
One priority when you are purchasing an urn is to ensure you have the correct size vessel. A standard adult can weigh between three and six pounds so choose your container accordingly. We recommend always researching and picking out a vessel that you believe is appropriate based on material, style, and budget.
Offering Support Through the Years
Eley Funeral Home & Crematory wants to help you create a service that will truly honor your loved one appropriately. We offer funeral, preplanning, and cremation services in Buckland, OH, and want to be there to support you through the process. We understand the pain of loss and offer the highest compassionate care for all of our clients, so give us a call today to schedule an appointment.
