Common Misconceptions About Cremation
Cremations are constantly on the rise in the United Kingdom (UK) and across the globe. Although the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has contributed to its increase in 2020, its trend began in 2016. More people prefer this arrangement for several reasons such as, convenience, cost, eco-consciousness, innovation/creativity, and among others.
The process of arranging cremation is much easier than that of a traditional burial, which makes it convenient for the mourners. It also costs less in many countries like the UK, as its average cost is £3,858 whilst the basic burials cost £4,975.
Because traditional burials in cemeteries would take up more land and involve heavy doses of chemicals, eco-conscious people prefer a cremation. Unique ideas for cremation memorials are becoming a trend too. With urns and keepsakes, people can choose what would best represent their departed loved ones as they come in different styles, sizes, themes, and forms.
After the cremation, people also have the freedom to choose whether to keep the remains at home, scatter the ashes into the sea or any memorable site, or incorporate the ashes in fireworks as to have a beautiful firework display whilst scattering them into the heavens.
Amid its popularity, myths and misconceptions about cremation still exist. Here are the examples.
1. The ashes are the body.
Unlike the popular belief where the cremated remains, commonly referred as the ashes, are composed of the body—its organs and other vital parts, the ashes are just the bones which are later processed into that greyish sand-like powder.
This is because during the incinerator or the cremator is set to a very high temperature, all that is left will be the bones.
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