Frequently Asked Questions About Cremation
Below are some frequently asked questions which you may find of interest:-
Does my religion forbid cremation?
Today, all of the Christian denominations, including the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of Ireland, allow cremation. It is also the normal method used by practically all Eastern religions for disposing of human remains after death. Orthodox Judaism and Islam forbid cremation.
Is there a service at the Crematorium?
In the case of cremation, as with burials, it is normal to have appropriate services celebrated in the parish/local church which was attended by the person during his/her lifetime. The coffin is then removed to the chapel in the crematorium grounds, where a short committal service, similar to that at the graveside in the case of burial, takes place.
Is the coffin Cremated in the chapel?
No. While many people believe that when the coffin is rolled away through the curtains during the committal service it is entering the cremator itself, this is not the case. The coffin enters a holding room from where it is moved later to the crematorium.
Is the coffin Cremated with the body?
Yes, it is. The regulations require that nothing must be removed from the coffin after it has been recieved from the chapel. The Funeral Director is obliged to use only combustalble materials in coffins intended for use in cremation.
Can more than one coffin be Cremated at a time?
No. Only one coffin can be cremated at a time. The only exceptions are in cases such as mother and baby or twin children, where the closest relative requests that the two bodies be cremated together.
Can you be sure that the Ashes received are those of the decesed and not those of another person?
Yes. Coffins are not accepted at a crematorium without adequate particulars of the identity of the deceased person therein. The crematorium's internal systems ensure the correct identification of the remains and ashes of the deceased from the moment of receipt, through cremation, and on through insertion into a correctly marked and identifiable urn.
What options are available for disposal of cremated remains?
There are three options recommended for disposal of cremated remains:
interment in family plot in local cemetary
insertion in Colombarium Wall (with a optional reserved niche for next-of-kin);
interment in Garden of Remberance (within a reserved space for next-of-kin)
Sometimes the bereaved may wish to scatter the ashes of the deceased, either on instructions from the deceased or by their own preference. Typically, the site for scattering holds some meaning or value to the deceased and/or the bereaved.
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