What Is Cremation?

 Cremations Stratton-on-the-Fosse is a sort of ultimate disposition or handling of a decedent's remains. Cremation is a physical and chemical process in which the body of a deceased person is reduced to cremated ashes by both burning and oxidation. A licenced crematory operator and funeral director supervise the cremation process, which takes place in a special place called a crematory. The next-of-kin receives the cremated remains after the act of cremation so they can perform a final burial, entombment, or inurnment. According to religious views, cultural customs, and financial considerations, cremation rates vary significantly by area. Most cremations entail memorial services either before or after the cremation. A funeral or memorial service may be held before or after a cremation, and the cremated ashes may be buried, entombed, or placed in an urn. The memorial ceremonies in conjunction with cremation can be spiritual or secular.

A specific kind of cremation known as "direct cremation" involves only the act of cremation and no accompanying rites, rituals, memorials, or ceremonies.

Regarding cremation, each religion has unique stances and rules.  For instance, cremation is acceptable in the Catholic faith as long as the ashes are buried in a Catholic cemetery. Cremation is permitted in the Protestant religion. However, burial is preferable whenever it is an option. 

Function & Features of Cremation

Stand-alone crematories, full-service
Funeral Directors Stratton-on-the-Fosse, or cremation associations may carry out cremations. The next of kin, relatives, and friends can congregate in visitation spaces and viewing rooms before the cremation occurs in modern crematory facilities.