G ERNEST MORGAN
KRISTIN PATERSON
FRED FISHER
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SCOTT LANGFORD
JENNIFER SHELTON
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NEIL STOETZEL
ALAIN GIGNAC
JOCELYNN RODGERS
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CAROLINE NAGY
MARTHA GLEDDIE
JIM PATERSON
LESYA BUSHUSHA
BRITTANY MORGAN
ISABEL GARNER
CHRISTEN RODGERS
ANNE TAYLOR
CAROL RAPATTONI
JIM ARNOLD
Cremation is a common choice for final disposition. Morse & Son Funeral Home knows that understanding the affordable cremation process can help alleviate any misconceptions or concerns.
While the exact process may vary slightly depending on location and specific crematorium practices, the fundamental steps remain consistent.
Here is a general overview of the cremation process, helping you better understand what happens during this procedure.
1. Obtaining Legal Authorization
Before the cremation can take place, certain legal requirements must be fulfilled. These include obtaining the necessary permits and completing the required documentation. This process ensures that all legal obligations and regulations regarding the cremation are met.
2. Identification And Preparation
Once the legal requirements are satisfied, the deceased is identified and prepared for cremation. Personal identification tags are typically attached to the body to ensure proper identification. Any personal belongings, such as jewelry or medical devices, are removed, and the body is prepared by cleaning and disinfecting if necessary.
3. Placement In The Cremation Chamber
The prepared body is then placed in a cremation chamber, a cremator or a retort. The chamber is specially designed to withstand high temperatures and is lined with heat-resistant bricks or refractory materials. The body is placed in a combustible container, usually a cremation casket or alternative container made of wood, cardboard, or other suitable materials.
4. Cremation
The cremation chamber is heated to temperatures ranging from 1,400 to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit (760 to 1,093 degrees Celsius). The intense heat and flames within the chamber gradually break down the body, reducing it to its essential elements, primarily bone fragments. This process typically takes several hours.
5. Cooling And Processing Of Remains
After the completion of the cremation process, the remains are allowed to cool before being processed. The cooled remains are carefully inspected to remove metal fragments such as prosthetics, implants, or medical devices.
The remaining bone fragments are then processed further to reduce them to a finer, consistent texture, often called "cremated remains" or "ashes." The cremated remains are collected from the chamber and placed in a temporary container or urn provided by the crematorium or chosen by the family.
Disposition Of Cremated Remains
The final step in the affordable cremation process is the disposition of the cremated remains. Families can choose various options for the final resting place, including burial in a cemetery plot, placement in a columbarium or mausoleum, scattering in a designated location (subject to local regulations), or keeping the remains at home in an urn.
We offer pre-planning and affordable cremation so you get the solutions you need. Please write to Morse & Son Funeral Home via this Contact Us form or call us at 905-356-3550 to discuss your requirements with our funeral director.
Morse & Son Funeral Home proudly serves Niagara Falls and the following (but not limited too) communities: Stamford, St. Davids, Queenston, Chippawa, Willoughby, Crowland, Snyder, Stevensville, Fort Erie, St. Catharines, Merriton, Grantham, Welland, Allanburg, Thorold, and Port Robinson