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How can I be sure I receive the correct Are all the cremated remains returned?
remains? With the exception of minute and
All reputable cremation providers have microscopic particles, which are
developed rigorous sets of operating impossible to remove from the cremation
policies and procedures in order to chamber and processing machine, all of
maximize the level of service and the cremated remains are given back to
minimize the potential for human the family.
error. Since it is illegal to perform more
than one cremation at a time, and the Do I need an urn?
vast majority of crematories can only An urn is not required by law. However,
cremate one body at a time, it is next an urn may be desired if there is to be
to impossible to receive the incorrect a memorial service or if the remains
remains. are to be interred in a cemetery. If
an urn is not purchased or provided
How long does the actual cremation by the family, the cremated remains
take? will be returned in a temporary plastic
It all depends on the weight of the container.
individual. For an average sized adult,
cremation can take two to three hours Eulogies
at a normal operating temperature
of between 1000 and 2000 degrees Giving a meaningful, moving eulogy
Fahrenheit. can be a nerve-wracking situation for
even the most accomplished public
What do the cremated remains look speaker, but it need not be. How can
like? you summarize somebody’s life in a few
Cremated remains resemble coarse short minutes, while being both somber
sand and are whitish to light grey in and funny at the same time? Writing and
color. The remains of an average sized delivering a eulogy is a therapeutic tool
adult usually weigh between 7 and 8 to help deal with your grief, and being
pounds. chosen to give a eulogy is an honor and
should be treated that way. Here are
some tips for writing and delivering an
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