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Questions about cremation

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  1. Questions about cremation
  2. How many people use cremation today in Great Britain?
  3. Do any religious groups forbid cremation?
  4. Is cremation more expensive than burial?
  5. What religious ceremony can I have with cremation?
  6. How is a cremation arranged?
  7. Can a cremation be arranged without the services of a funeral director?
  8. Can relatives witness the committal of the coffin to the cremator?
  9. Is the coffin cremated with the body?
  10. How soon after the service will the cremation take place?
  11. You are here: How are ashes kept separate?
  12. What happens to the ashes after cremation?
  13. Some people refer to 'ashes' whilst others refer to 'cremated remains'. Is there a difference?
  14. Are any ashes left after the cremation of a baby?
  15. Can more than one body be cremated at a time?
  16. Are coffins sold back to funeral directors for re-use
  17. What happens to the metal that is left in the ashes?
  18. Can I visit a crematorium and see what happens behind the scenes?
  19. Where can I find out more information about cremation?

How are ashes kept separate?

A cremator can only accept one coffin at a time and all the ashes are removed from the cremator before the next cremation.

An identity card is used throughout the whole process until the final disposal of ashes, thereby ensuring correct identification.

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