When the body was given to the crematorium the deceased had a identification tag attached as a way of identifying the remains. This was accomplished to be able to give back to the families the remains of their loved ones. The crematorium has to keep detailed record of all remains […]

Can you be cremated without a service? Yes, you can be cremated without a service.

In the funeral industry we call that a direct cremation. Basically, it means that a funeral home or a cremation funeral society, will pick the body, at whatever location the remains are at and take the deceased to the crematory […]

When transferring ashes/cremains in to an urn that you purchased, you could ask the funeral home who did the cremation, to help you transfer the ashes to your cremation urn.

If that is not possible it is a simple task to do. You should have received the cremated remains in either a plastic urn or in […]

Cremation furnace

The place where the cremation takes place is called a crematorium. The crematorium consists of one or more ovens or furnaces and facilities for handling of the (cremated remains) ashes. A cremation furnace is a large furnace capable of reaching temperatures of approximately 1600-1800 degrees fahrenheit (1600-1800 °F = 871-982 °C), with special modifications […]

Companion Cremation Urns are also known as Double Urns or Oversized Cremation Urns hold the cremains/ashes of two people. Companion Urns are a very popular choice among today’s family. Choose from the many different materials including wood, brass, and bronze Companion Urns.

It is also important to remember that if this companion urn is going to […]