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Myths About Cremation

Aug 23, 2022

Myths About Cremation

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Cremation is a funeral method that involves reducing the body of the dead to remnants using a cremation chamber. It is easy, efficient, and affordable. Price ranges across service providers, so contact cremation services in Phoenix, AZ for price details.

Cremation was once a debated subject, but it has become more accepted over the past few decades. However, some still hold on to wrong ideas about it. You should know cremation is not a bad option even if you would not choose it.

The Myths

Here are some myths about cremation

“A service cannot be held with cremation.” You can choose to hold a service before or after the cremation. You can also decide to hold a memorial service after cremation (and you don’t necessarily need the dead’s remains in attendance). Some traditions chose to disperse the dead’s remains during a service.

Cremation does not stop you from going through your traditional burial rites. You can embalm the body for the rites, and the cremation can come afterward.

“Ashes get mixed up during cremation.” Crematoriums operate on a basic set of guidelines. An example is to cremate bodies one at a time. Cremation services have a lot of measures in place to avoid mix-ups. You can also watch the process to ensure it is done right.

“Bodies are burnt to ashes.” The body is not burned in cremation. The body is exposed to enough heat to melt the flesh and liquid, leaving behind bone fragments. The bone fragments are then fined into a powder stored in an urn.

“Cremation is not safe for the environment.” Cremation reduces the body to remains that can be disposed of in a nature-friendly way. However, the bone of contention is the method used in creating.

Older machines give off a lot of harmful gases and operate inefficiently. Newer (or more advanced) machines do not emit harmful levels of these harmful gases.

“Dispersing cremation remains is illegal.” It is completely legal to disperse the remains of the dead. However, you’ll need the owner’s permit if you will be scattering the remains on the price of land.

The truth (as opposed to myths) is that all disposition methods have pros and cons. If you choose cremation, some of the pros you get to enjoy are;

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● a very flexible schedule for your burial rites,

● more options for a funeral service,

● a very cheap disposition method (although the final resting place affects the total costs),

● and long-lasting remains of your loved one.

Religious beliefs are a major con of cremation. Another is that the final resting place is not permanent and may be easily accessible for visitors. A little research will answer all your questions on cremation.

In recent years, cremation has become a preferred option in the United States. There are more service providers and better modes of operation. Cremation is very much a valid option. You can contact cremation services in Phoenix, AZ to book an appointment or make further inquiries.

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