How Much Do Ashes Weigh After Cremation?

May 2024 ยท 1 minute read

As noted by Funeralwise, there are several steps involved in cremating a body. The first step is about making sure that there's proper permission and authorization to start the process. NationalCremation notes that the authorization can come from family members, or a form can be filled out, prior to death, if someone wants to give their permission to cremate their body. 

Funeralwise says the next step is to clean the body and remove any medical devices such as pacemakers. However, if there are any pins inside a person's bones those will remain in place as they won't impact the cremation process. It's also worth noting that bodies being cremated need to be in some kind of container; they aren't just thrown into the fire. There are specific caskets made for cremation, but a sturdy cardboard structure is also acceptable. However, the container must be combustible and strong enough to support the body. 

The bodies are then put into a chamber called a "retort," which will only hold one body and is lined with special bricks that can withstand heat up to 2,000 degrees. The furnaces are typically powered by gas, propane, or diesel fuel. 

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