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What happens to the ashes (cremated remains) after the cremation?

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What happens to the ashes (cremated remains) after the cremation?

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All organic bone fragments, which are very brittle, as well as non-consumed metal items are “swept” into the front of the cremation chamber and into a stainless steel cooling pan. Metal from clothing, hip joints, and bridge work, which make up non-consumed metal items, are separated from the cremated remains. This separation is accomplished through visual inspection as well as using a strong magnet for smaller and minute metallic objects. Items such as dental gold and silver are non-recoverable and are commingled in with the cremated remains. Remaining bone fragments are then processed in a machine to a consistent size and placed into a permanent urn selected by the family.

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