How Is Cremation Done?
Preparation jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4987592/184380_Full.jpg’); }); In preparation for cremation, one of the most important non-combustible personal items to remove from the body is the pacemaker. Pacemakers contain mercury that would be released into the atmosphere, and they may also explode and cause damage to the incinerator. Other large metallic pieces, such as jewelry and prosthetics, may be removed before cremation as well. If they are not removed prior to cremation, then they are removed afterward before the bone fragments are pulverized to protect the equipment. The body of your loved one will be placed in a coffin that is completely combustible. It may be a decorative coffin specifically designed for cremation, a pressed wood coffin used solely for cremation purposes, or even a cardboard coffin that is inserted into a decorative rental coffin for services and remov
