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How long does the actual cremation Are all the cremated remains
take? returned?
It all depends on the weight of the With the exception of microscopic
individual. For an average sized adult, particles, which are impossible to
cremation can take two to three hours remove from the cremation chamber
at a normal operating temperature and processing machine, all of the
of between 1,000 and 2,000 degrees cremated remains are given back to
Fahrenheit. the family.
What do the cremated remains look Do I need a Cremation urn?
like? An urn is not required by law. However,
Cremated remains resemble coarse an urn may be desired if there is to be
sand and are whitish to light grey in a memorial service or if the remains
color. The remains of an average sized are to be interred in a cemetery. If an
adult usually weighs between 7 and 8 urn is not purchased or provided by
pounds. the family, the cremated remains will
be returned in a temporary plastic
container.
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