Pure cremation, also known as direct cremation, is a simple and straightforward process where the deceased is cremated without any funeral ceremony, procession, or attendees present. The process involves collecting the deceased, completing necessary legal paperwork, cremating the body in a licensed crematorium in a simple coffin, and then returning the ashes to the family. It is a more affordable and less formal alternative to a traditional funeral.
How Pure Cremation Works
- The deceased is collected from the place of death (hospital, home, care home).
- Legal formalities and paperwork are completed to authorize the cremation.
- The body is placed in a simple coffin and taken to a crematorium.
- The cremation occurs unattended, without any service or mourners.
- The ashes are processed and returned to the family in an urn.
- Families can choose to hold a separate memorial or celebration later if desired.
Key Features
- No funeral ceremony, procession, or viewing.
- Often uses a simple, practical coffin or container.
- Cremation takes place at a time set by the crematorium.
- More affordable than traditional funeral services.
- Ashes can be kept, scattered, or buried according to the family's wishes.
Additional Details
- The body is prepared by removing any hazardous items like pacemakers.
- The cremation chamber is heated to about 870-980°C.
- Bone fragments are reduced to ashes and returned to the family.
- Strict tracking systems and identification safeguards ensure the correct ashes are returned.
Pure cremation separates the practical aspects of cremation from the ceremonial, allowing families flexibility in how and when to commemorate their loved one.
