Cremains: What Are They & What to Do with Them
Cremation, as a choice for disposition, has increased at a staggering rate over the past few decades. In 1958, only about 1 in 25 Americans chose cremation. Remarkably, that number is expected to reach over 49% in 2017. It’s natural to have a great deal of questions if you are considering cremation for yourself or for a loved one. Here, we will go into specifics about the term “cremains”, which is a word you will frequently come across when seeking information on this topic.
In addition, this guide is intended to aid you in understanding the cremation process, the appearance of cremains, and the decision of what to do with them.
What Are Cremains?
If you have already done some research, you …show more content…
It’s commonly thought that whether a person is slim or obese would be a factor; however, the organic matter such as fat, fluids, and organs are incinerated during the cremation process. Only bone fragments are left. Therefore, a tall person would leave more cremains than a short one. In addition, it’s dependent on the bone density. Men usually have denser bones than women and a young person has more than an older person. Therefore, men and younger people leave more cremains. The adult cremains represent roughly 3.5% of the original weight and 2.5% for …show more content…
There are countless options for disposing cremains. Below are a few:
• Burial is one of the most popular methods. An urn burial is much more cost effective than a traditional one. Many people choose this method to give family and friends a place to pay their respects.
• A columbarium is basically an above ground mausoleum for cremains. They are frequently free standing wall structures that have niches for placement of the urn or other containers. You can usually find them at a cemetery, funeral home, and churches. This is another method that provides a location for family and friends to visit.
• Scattering is preferred by about half of the people who choose cremation. There are any number of locations to scatter cremains. They are frequently scattered at a location where the deceased loved to go, which we’ll discuss later.
• Displaying the cremains is another popular method. There are unlimited containers in which to choose for displaying. Urns and boxes are most often selected. You can also have hourglasses, orbs, and candle holders made from some of the ashes. You may have noticed some of these before on someone’s mantel. Some families divide the cremains among
Cremation, as a choice for disposition, has increased at a staggering rate over the past few decades. In 1958, only about 1 in 25 Americans chose cremation. Remarkably, that number is expected to reach over 49% in 2017. It’s natural to have a great deal of questions if you are considering cremation for yourself or for a loved one. Here, we will go into specifics about the term “cremains”, which is a word you will frequently come across when seeking information on this topic.
In addition, this guide is intended to aid you in understanding the cremation process, the appearance of cremains, and the decision of what to do with them.
What Are Cremains?
If you have already done some research, you …show more content…
It’s commonly thought that whether a person is slim or obese would be a factor; however, the organic matter such as fat, fluids, and organs are incinerated during the cremation process. Only bone fragments are left. Therefore, a tall person would leave more cremains than a short one. In addition, it’s dependent on the bone density. Men usually have denser bones than women and a young person has more than an older person. Therefore, men and younger people leave more cremains. The adult cremains represent roughly 3.5% of the original weight and 2.5% for …show more content…
There are countless options for disposing cremains. Below are a few:
• Burial is one of the most popular methods. An urn burial is much more cost effective than a traditional one. Many people choose this method to give family and friends a place to pay their respects.
• A columbarium is basically an above ground mausoleum for cremains. They are frequently free standing wall structures that have niches for placement of the urn or other containers. You can usually find them at a cemetery, funeral home, and churches. This is another method that provides a location for family and friends to visit.
• Scattering is preferred by about half of the people who choose cremation. There are any number of locations to scatter cremains. They are frequently scattered at a location where the deceased loved to go, which we’ll discuss later.
• Displaying the cremains is another popular method. There are unlimited containers in which to choose for displaying. Urns and boxes are most often selected. You can also have hourglasses, orbs, and candle holders made from some of the ashes. You may have noticed some of these before on someone’s mantel. Some families divide the cremains among