Cremation has become popular being a modern option to traditional burial. 59% of French citizens would rather experience cremation rather than burial – a 2018 PFG Foundation Study. This is true in other countries too where consumers are opting for the faster, more convenient and in some cases cheaper way.
However, although popular, few know what takes place during a cremation process.
De-mystification of process with real information.
A lot of the issues regarding the cremation remain obscure. One of the persons who used to work in the funeral homed who became a popular figure on the social media platforms like TikTok (@lovee.miss.lauren) has decided to express her personal point of view to the problem. She has become a reliable source for people who want to get honest, unvarnished information about the dying process through her 2.5 million followers.
What does really the body undergo during cremation?
The most asked question among family members is, “How can I believe that the ashes I receive are those of my loved one?”.
Lauren responds clearly: a metal plate with a unique number carries the body (when it is transferred to the Crematory). This plate stays with the body as the procedure for cremation happens. When complete, the ashes are filled in a bag of the right identification, and a cremation certificate is generated with the name of the individual as well as his or her registration number.
This guarantees tracking with regard to human remains.
Unusual but significant questions
Lauren gets typical and weird but real questions. A follower questioned her:
What happens when a lady dies when using a tampon? “Do they take it out or keep it in there?”.
Lauren states that in most cases an autopsy is carried out especially in cases where the woman is young or dies when on her period. Under such situations, the tampon is removed with particular emphasis if embalming is carried out. This is carried out with the family’s consent and by the use of strict body-respect guidelines.
What should you learn about cremation?
Practical recommendations:
Get informed in advance: Talk to the funeral home concerning the procedures of identifying and dealing with the remains.
Request a cremation certificate: This is an official document that authenticates the identify of the ashes.
Other options for saving ashes such as the conventional urns, commemorative jewelry, or scattering in recollection gardens.
Talk with your family: State your preferences while you are alive in order not to make poor decisions after you die.
Final reflection
Death is still a subject people are afraid to discuss but knowledge of what comes after will help you make better decisions and approach the process with a more peaceful frame of mind. Cremation, as all other funeral rites, should be undertaken with dignity, clarity and with respect.
Because of such brave voices as of Lauren’s, more and more people may learn without fear, resolve their doubts and speak about the topic of d3ath in a mature and knowledgeable manner. It is not morbid to talk about it. life has to run its course.
