The approximate time to complete the cremation process is 90 Minutes. Some factors, like bone density, can increase this time, but the average cremation is an hour and a half.
When are the ashes ready?
The Ashes take about 48 hours to cool and be ready for collection. It is the Funeral Director's discretion how you receive them. At Cornerstone Funerals, we pick them up from the crematorium and deliver them locally. They can be couriered if needed.
How long till I receive the Death Certificate?
It can take up to two or three weeks and can only be applied for after the Cremation/Burial has occurred.
What cannot go in the cremator? What can not be cremated with the deceased?
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Explosive items… batteries, alcohol, lighters, etc.
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Glass bottles, ornaments, trophies, or similar items. The glass solidifies again during cooling, preventing proper ash formation.
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Items that contain trapped air ie Jars etc.
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Items that cremator operators or independent doctors deem as a risk.
What can go in the Cremator, and what can go with the deceased?
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Letters, photos, posters without a frame
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Soft toys, items of significance that don’t have batteries/glass etc.
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Flowers and plant material (legal).
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Clothing without glass (beads) or metal (zips, buckles, buttons)
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Ashes - This does require approval and can be subject to legislation as to what is and is not allowed.
