State of the Art Monitoring of Care
An important part of the care of your loved one is correct identification at every stage. AtPure Cremation, we have developed a system, similar to those used in hospitals, that allows us to record each stage of care and which member of staff delivered it instantly. So you can be confident that your loved one is in safe hands, and that they have been returned safely to you after the cremation. Our system includes the following:
QR Barcoded Wristbands
At Pure Cremation, as soon as each person arrives in our care, they receive a unique QR-coded wristband. This wristband is scanned at each step and this information is added to the client’s digital and physical record, along with any notes from the caregiver.
GPS Tracked Vans
Each vehicle in our fleet is GPS tracked, so we can always see where our vans are, where they have been and what routes they have taken. This helps us plan and deliver the swiftest care and minimise distress. Respect and dignity are two of our “watchwords”, and we demonstrate this with excellent onboard equipment that is safe and easy to use, plus privacy curtains.
Digital Logging
Every action our employees take is carefully digitally logged, giving us a complete history of your loved one’s journey, in real time, from the moment they arrive with us. We can clearly see every step, from who brought them into our care, to which technician prepared the ashes for return to you, and who delivered them.
At the Crematorium
Before being accepted by the crematorium manager every coffin is checked to ensure that the details on the coffin plate or label exactly matches the legally recorded information provided by the Registrar or Coroner. This avoids mix-ups, and confirmation is logged in your loved one’s digital record.
The cremation chamber can only accept one adult coffin at a time, so each cremation is entirely individual, and carefully monitored throughout. Every coffin is scanned when accepted for cremation, scanned again before being placed in the cremation chamber, and then twice more during the handling and processing of the ashes. The ashes containers also feature a label with this unique code so that their departure from the crematorium and final delivery to you can be recorded digitally too.
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Ceramic Verification Discs
Even though the cremation chamber can only accept one coffin at a time, we are taking the additional step of providing ceramic memorial discs for each person we cremate. From June one uniquely numbered disc is placed on each coffin, and because it survives thecremation process, it can accompany the ashes as a reassuring extra proof of identity.
Seeing for Yourself
Whiledirect cremationat its heart is not associated with any particular ceremony, we do offer the chance for up to 12 people to say goodbye in person and even to witness the placement of the coffin in the cremation chamber. For some this is a traditional ritual, but we recognise that this option should be available to anyone who might find it comforting.
These are the steps we take to give you complete confidence that the ashes you receive are indeed those of the special person you entrusted to our care. If you have any remaining questions or concerns about cremation, pleaseget in touch with us today, and we’ll gladly answer any questions you have.
FAQs
The average amount of ash left over after the cremation of an adult is about 3 to 3.5 liters or 183 to 213 cubic inches. For a child this will be 0.8 to 2 liters or 54 to 122 cubic inches and for a (premature) baby 0.3 to 0.7 liters or 18 to 43 cubic inches. Your crematorium will always know the exact volume.
How do you know it's your loved ones' ashes? ›
When a body is brought to the crematory, a small numbered medical identification disk is placed with the body. This number is now associated with the name of the deceased. The disk accompanies the body throughout the cremation process and is attached to the cremated remains when returned to the family.
How long do human ashes last in an urn? ›
In order for something to decompose, it must have organic substances in it. Since all of the organic matter is burned away during cremation, this is why ashes can last (almost) forever - or at least for our entire lifetime. Bones are still DNA and scientists believe that DNA has survived for about one million years.
How many bodies are cremated at once? ›
Can more than one body be cremated at a time? No, each cremation is carried out separately. However, exceptions can be made in the case of a mother and baby or small twin children, so long as the next of kin or executor has made this specific request.
How much does a 200 lb person weigh after cremation? ›
Weight of a man's cremation ashes
Cremation ashes for a 200 lbs man weighs about 7 lbs or ~3.1 kg. Cremation ashes for a 250 lbs man weighs about 8.75 lbs or ~4 kg.
Do ashes get mixed up during cremation? ›
One of the things that some families worry about is their loved one's remains getting mixed together with other people's remains during the cremation process. We don't blame you for being worried about this, but you should know that it's not something you have to worry about when cremating a loved one.
Is it healthy to keep a loved ones ashes? ›
There is nothing weird, harmful, or unsafe about keeping cremated remains in your home. Cremated ashes are clean and sanitary. The process of cremation has eliminated any potential contamination. What's more, cremains are kept secure in a bag, making it very difficult for someone to tamper with them or spill them.
Why is cremation not done at night? ›
According to scriptures a dead body does not cremate after sunset. It is because the presence of sun (surya) is important during last rituals of death.
What does the Bible say about a person's ashes? ›
According to most Biblical study websites, there is no explicit scriptural command for or against cremation. There are no passages that forbid cremation, according to most Biblical scholars. However, some passages describe standard death practices during these times.
Can ashes be split between family members? ›
Anyone can take on dividing the ashes, but it may be helpful for families to ask the funeral provider to divide the remains for them.
But human ashes aren't the same type of ash - they're made of bone. Bones are made of various acids, minerals, and salts, which means they're heavier than many people expect. How heavy the ashes are will depend on the person who's died.
Do you keep ashes in a plastic bag in an urn? ›
Some cremation providers will deliver the cremains to you in a plastic bag, whereas others may provide you with a plastic container that has been sealed with a plug. If you prefer to keep your loved one's cremains in the plastic bag, you may do so.
Why do you have to wait 3 days before cremation? ›
This waiting period gives family and friends time to plan a funeral or memorial service. It also allows for an autopsy to be performed if there is a suspicion of foul play or if the death was sudden and unexplained. In addition, the wait time provides an opportunity for the body to be inspected for contagious diseases.
What body parts are removed before cremation? ›
The only parts of the body that are removed before cremation are artificial ones like a medical device or implant with a battery, silicone, pins, radiation pressurization, pacemakers, and large hip, knee, and shoulder replacements along with any external jewelry.
Do bodies move during cremation? ›
Do bodies move during cremation? If a body is burned at a low enough temperature and quickly after death, movements are possible. Because of the efficiency of modern cremation chambers, however, the body immediately begins its dissolution, and movement is unlikely.
How many remains are left after cremation? ›
After cremation, the average human body yields between four and six pounds of human ashes. 'Because so much of the human body decomposes into gas, this is significant.
Do you get all of person ashes after cremation? ›
After the cremation process is complete, you receive three to seven pounds of remains that look white and feel soft like ashes. What's returned to you is the person's skeleton. Once you burn off all the water, soft tissues, and cremation container/casket, etc., all that's left is bone.
Is it OK to share ashes after cremation? ›
Families can choose to split the ashes of the deceased among the wider family, where the individual families can choose what they want to do with them. This can assist with the grieving processes by offering everyone in the family a chance to remember the life of the departed the way they wish.
How long after a cremation are the ashes available? ›
Ashes are generally available for collection 3-4 working days after a cremation service.
