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If you are curious about cremation, let Delaware Valley Cremation Center shed some light on the process so that you can make an informed decision. We are the leading cremation provider in the Philadelphia, PA, area since 1991.
Cremation has steadily increased in popularity over recent decades. Learn more about the process here.
How Does It Work?
Cremation uses flame, intense heat, vaporization and mechanical processes to reduce human remains to bone fragments in a granular, powdery state. While many people refer to these remains as ashes, the term cremated remains is more accurate. Because no embalming or preservation chemicals are needed, many people choose a cremation service in order to be kinder to the environment.
Cremation is also less expensive because there is no need to purchase a metal casket, preserve the remains with chemicals, or buy a full-size cemetery plot. Cremation is often done in a simple wood or cardboard container that is cremated along with the deceased.
The cremated remains of an adult usually weigh between four and eight pounds and can be buried at a cemetery, entombed in a mausoleum, kept at home in an urn, or scattered in a place of significance.
Should You Choose It?
Since 2018, cremation has become the predominant choice among American families. Many people feel that cremation options afford them a more comfortable pathway toward a closure harmonious with their lifestyle.
At the end of the day, the choice of what to do with your own or a loved one’s remains is intensely personal. However, it may be a comfort to know that most major religions accept their members’ decision to cremate (with the exception of Islam and Orthodox Judaism).
If you are hesitant to choose cremation because you want the option of visiting a physical grave marker to pay your respects, you may be grateful to learn that cremated remains can be buried in any cemetery, and many cemeteries today include a mausoleum where cremated remains are stored in a simple and elegant building.
On the other hand, cremation also allows loved ones to keep the deceased with them – literally. Many people choose keepsake urns and jewelry (pendants, necklaces, etc.) to hold a tiny amount of the remains, and cremated remains can even be compressed into diamonds for a ring, necklace, or earrings.
For more frequently asked cremation questions and answers, click here.
How Do You Choose a Provider?
No matter your reasons for choosing cremation, you want to be sure that the cremation provider you choose has the proper facility, policies and procedures to do the job correctly, respectfully, transparently and in compliance with all standards and laws.
Reputable cremation providers should be members of the Cremation Association of North America or should adhere to a recognized code of ethics. Don’t be afraid to interview a provider to make sure you feel comfortable with them and their facility.
To learn more about our process or our policies, contact Delaware Valley Cremation Center at 215-543-9339. We are available 24/7.
For more information on choosing a cremation provider, click here.
