What is the Cremation Process

Our companies crematorium procedures ensure proper identification while deceased are in our custody and throughout the cremation process. Cremation is performed by placing a single casket/container into the cremation chamber where the temperature is raised to approximately 1000 degrees Celsius. The technical process through heat and evaporation reduces the human remain to it's basic elements of bone fragments. Insofar as possible, all  recoverable cremation residual is removed from the cremation chamber. Any metal residue and identifiable body prosthesis is separated and disposed of. The cremated remains are further mechanically reduced in size uniform particles to permit placement within the urn or crematorium container.

The right of a person to control the disposition of the human remains of a deceased vests in and devolves on that person in the legal order of priority. The Application for Cremation must be signed preferably by the executor, may be by the next-of-kin or descendants of the deceased.

Most provinces including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and P.E.I. have no legislation regulating the disposition of cremated remains. There are, however, certain practical aspects which must be considered when deciding what the ultimate disposition of the cremated remains will be. For example: There may be by-laws again scattering on either public or private property.

Scattering on public property may be offensive to others; a favorite trail, scenic or recreational place, may on day become a development site. Consideration should be given against placement upon your private property since, in due course the property may be owned by another. Serious consideration should be given against retaining the cremated remains within the home, since their disposition could become your survivor's problem at your demise. Every life is worth remembering always, since cemeteries are dedicated to the memorialization of human lives, you may wish to consider the many interment options they provide, in the ground or above ground in a columbarium niche. The recommended method of disposition is placement of the cremated remains in a cemetery with Care Funds in Trust, to assure the placement is permanent. It also affords the surviving family an opportunity to visit the permanent memorial site, as the years go by, to remember and reflect.

Body to be cremated must be enclosed in a casket or other suitable contain Casket is a common term for container. Wide selections of containers are available, Ranging from basic to elaborate. Cremation does not rule out a traditional funeral or Memorial Service. Prior to Cremation there may be a funeral with visitation and with the body present. The Funeral service can take place at a church, funeral home or at the crematorium Chapel. Memorial Service may be held before or after the cremation without the presence of the body.

How much does cremation cost?  The cost of cremation depends entirely on your wishes. Simple, economical alternatives are available, as are choices that are more traditional. It is important to consider all options, preferably with a planning professional who can explain the benefits of each. For many of us, including survivors, memorialization is part of the grieving and healing process

Memorialization is the means we choose to safeguard the memory of loved ones. The process often begins with a service or reception and ends with placement of remains in a location where we visit them.