All substances are consumed and vaporized except bone fragments and any non-combustible materials such as prostheses, jewelry, metal hinges, etc. The time required for cremation to be completed may vary depending upon the weight and the size of the person. Generally cremation takes 2 to 3 hours, with a cooling period of an additional 1 to 2 hours. The cremated remains will weigh approximately 4 to 8 pounds. Following the cooling period the cremated remains are removed from the chamber using special brushes, rakes, and other equipment.
Every effort is made to remove all cremated remains.
A small residue may remain inside the cremation chamber and may result in incidental and unintentional commingling with other cremated remains from previous cremations or with future cremations. The bone particles removed from the chamber vary in size and shape and may be mechanically processed to reduce them to a manageable consistency for placement into an urn. Upon completion of the cremation process, the crematory will notify the funeral home. Final placement into the urn plus any packaging, delivery, shipment, and final disposition of the cremated remains will take place in accordance with provincial laws and written and expressed instructions. Before Cremation takes place Any scheduled ceremonies, rites of passage or viewing have been completed.