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Here is an updated overview of the cremation process in the UK: What happens at the crematorium on the day of the funeral? The coffin is brought in, followed by the mourners. The coffin is placed on the catafalque (a raised platform). A service, either religious or secular, is conducted.
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- What Happens When My Loved One Arrives at The Crematorium?
- What Happens After The committal?
- Can The Family Observe The Cremation?
- Is More Than One Person Cremated at The Same time?
- What Happens to The Coffin/Casket During The Cremation?
- How Long Does The Cremation take?
- How Long Does It Take to Have The Ashes returned?
- Who Can Collect The Ashes?
- How Can I Be Sure That I Have The Right Ashes?
- How Do I Know That My Loved One Will Be Taken Care of?
This depends on the type of service you have chosen. A service may take place at your place of worship, at the crematorium itself or at another designated venue. Whichever choice you make, your loved one will be treated with the utmost respect and cared for at every step. The coffin or casket will be brought into the crematorium by pallbearers, who...
The coffin will be taken into a committal room where the identification plate will be checked and paperwork processed. The coffin will usually then be placed into the cremator. The cremation itself takes between 60-90 minutes, after which the ashes are allowed to cool and transferred to a cremulator to ensure that all of the ashes are of an equal s...
Most crematoria will allow a family member or a couple of family members to witness the coffin being placed into the cremator. This is known as charging the coffin. Some crematoria are equipped with a viewing area, some have CCTV which allows families to watch from another location in the building and others will allow small groups to be present. I...
Each cremator is made to fit one coffin at a time. The only way that more than one person would be cremated at a time is if the crematorium has more than one cremator. Ashes cannot get mixed with those from other cremations. The identity card accompanies the coffin and cremated remains throughout the process and is attached to the cremator while in...
The coffin is cremated with the deceased. If you choose to place valuables in the coffin with your loved one, please be aware that these will also be placed into the cremator. Any metals present after cremation will be blackened and mixed with the ashes, before being removed using a magnet. We would therefore strongly recommend removing anything of...
The cremation process itself usually takes between 60-90 minutes, depending on the size and type of coffin.
Although it can take up to five days, ashes are usually ready for collection the next working day following the service. In some instances, ashes can be made available on the same day as the cremation. However, it is important to let your funeral director know if you have a specific timescale for having the ashes returned to you. It takes a minimum...
Ashes can be collected and returned to you by your Funeral Director. However, if you prefer, this can be taken care of by the person detailed on the Application for Cremation. Anyone other than the Funeral Director would need to show photographic ID to the Crematorium before they will release the ashes.
Most of the cremation process happens behind the scenes. For this reason, it is understandable that people want reassurance that the ashes they receive belong to their loved one. When the coffin or casket arrives at the crematorium, it will be accompanied by a nameplate and transfer paperwork. This transfer paperwork stays with your loved one from ...
The Federation of British Cremation Authorities has a strict Code of Cremation Practice, which governs both practical and ethical standards. A copy can be downloaded from the Federation website www.fbca.org.uk
Talk to your local Funeral Director about a cremation service. Your local Dignity Funeral Director will help arrange a cremation service for your loved one. Contact us to find out more about cremation services near you.
Apr 4, 2022 · IM. Isabelle Miller. 4 April 2022. Share it. When a loved one passes away, choosing the right funeral service is essential. There are many types of funeral services, but one of the most common in the UK is cremation. If you’ve never attended a cremation service before, it can all seem a little daunting and confusing, but it shouldn’t be that way.
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Apr 1, 2022 · Choose a cremation service provider and arrange the documents. You want to arrange the most fitting funeral for your loved one, so finding the right provider to look after you and your loved one really matters. The following documents are legally required for a cremation in the UK.
If you’re unsure about whether to choose a cremation or a burial for your loved one’s funeral, or your own funeral in the future, this guide will give you the information you need to make the decision.
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You should consider a Bare cremation if you want increased financial control and flexibility when saying farewell to your loved one. To learn more about Bare’s direct cremation arrangements or to get a quote, or give us a call on 0808 258 3583.
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