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Interesting facts about Cremation: Myths Debunked
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Cremation is much more popular than burials nowadays, and it seems to be an inferior fact for outsiders. Almost every country around the globe is moving towards cremation; some are already practicing it because of cultural significance, while others are doing it out of paucity of land and environmental reasons.
In Indian communities, they do it predominantly to help the soul achieve its liberation. You will notice most Asian countries, like Japan, China, and Thailand, choose cremating the bodies instead of burials, as they attach the importance of fire to it. Fire is believed to be a purifying mediator and a transformer, which helps the human soul release itself from the cycles of birth and death.
Hence, cremation is not new to us or to our ancient generations. It is a process of incinerating the body at very high temperatures and pressure to convert it into cremated remains.
Though it is a very convenient and easier process than burial, some people do not understand it completely. Hence, we are here to bust some myths about it.
- Holding a memorial or funeral service after cremation:
In direct cremation, families of the deceased do not wait for relatives to come see the body; they directly go for cremation and finish the process. Whereas, in other cases, a funeral service or a memorial are usually organized for the other members to witness the loss and for the purpose of grieving together. Therefore, you can arrange for the ceremony and present the cremated remains in specific cremation urns or keepsakes in place of the casket.
- Burying the cremated ashes:
Burying the cremated ashes is another option to look forward to if you are not keeping the ashes with you at your own place. For burial, you can buy a small plot of land to keep the ashes safely in the cremation urn, either biodegradable or not, depending on your choice. But you have to be careful because not all cemeteries allow burying an urn in the soil.
- Keeping the cremated remains at the columbarium:
If you are still not able to find the right place for your loved one’s ashes, then you can submit them to any columbarium at the cemeteries. They will provide you with proper maintenance and a place to come back to so that you can easily grieve in peace and harmony.
- How many bodies are being cremated at once?
There is a big misconception that more than one body is being cremated at once, but it is against the laws of cremation. In fact, the size of the cremation chamber is designed in such a way that not more than one coffin can fit in it. Consequently, families need not worry about their loved ones' ashes getting mixed.
- How much temperature is needed for cremation?
The body, after being transferred to the casket, is not directly exposed to the flames. Instead, the cremation chamber is automatically set up to temperatures of around 1300 degrees Celsius, so that the body itself gets incinerated and only the hard bones are left.
- Restrictions on scattering the ashes:
Some families often choose to scatter the ashes of their loved ones at their favorite places, like a national park or maybe a state sanctuary, but as you must be aware, this can get them in trouble. The scattering of ashes is to be done mindfully because of the rules and restrictions of the local authorities. Therefore, do take the permissions.
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