Question 1

WHAT IS CREMATION?

Accepted Answer

Cremation is the process of reducing the body to ashes and bone fragments through the use of intense heat. The process usually takes from two to four hours. The cremated remains are then pulverized to break up larger bone fragments to a granular texture.

Question 2

WHAT IS “DIRECT CREMATION”?

jed3 · Accepted Answer

Direct Cremation is the lowest cost cremation option. With this option, the body is cremated shortly after death, without embalming, viewing or visitation. If a funeral home is used, their charges will include the necessary paperwork, basic services fee, transportation, a container for cremation, and typically the crematory fee. For more information, please click: Direct Cremation: Lowest Cost Option