How is a cremation carried out?
The cremation process is carried out with the utmost care, in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. Each step is meticulously supervised to ensure that it conforms with the wishes of the deceased and the expectations of the family.
1. Preparation with compassion
Before the cremation, the deceased is placed in a casket or cremation container. This step helps maintain the integrity of the process while ensuring a respectful setting.
2. Thorough identification
A stainless steel identification token accompanies the casket or cremation container throughout the process. This ensures that the ashes collected are indeed those of the deceased, providing peace of mind to the families.
3. The actual cremation
The casket is placed in the cremation chamber, where it is subjected to a controlled heat of approximately 1,000 °C for about 90 minutes. The ashes are then carefully collected.
4. The return of the ashes
The ashes are subsequently placed in an urn selected by the family or in a temporary container.
Why choose cremation?
The decision to opt for cremation is often based on motivations that may be deeply personal, cultural or spiritual.
1. Respecting the wishes expressed
For many, cremation represents a wish expressed during their lifetime. This choice may reflect a desire for simplicity, a connection to nature or the intention to provide loved ones with flexibility regarding the final resting place.
2. An ecological and symbolic gesture
Cremation is often viewed as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial. When placed in a biodegradable urn, the ashes can be interred in a designated area. This reflects a desire to return to the earth, in harmony with nature.
3. Flexibility in honouring the memory
Cremation allows families to choose various methods for preserving or interring the ashes, permitting the opportunity to personalize the tribute to the deceased. Whether by keeping the ashes in a niche in a columbarium or in a family plot, each gesture is a testament of love.
What happens to the ashes after cremation?
After the cremation, families have several options to meaningfully honour the memory of the deceased:
Keeping the ashes in an urn
Placed in a columbarium, the urn allows for a symbolic closeness to the loved one during moments of reflection.
Burial in a family plot
This option allows for the ashes to be reunited with other deceased loved ones, creating a space for shared remembrance.
Le repos Saint-François d’Assise provides various options tailored to the wishes of families and the beliefs of each individual.
A respectful choice, filled with meaning and gentleness
Beyond being an alternative to traditional burial, cremation offers a respectful and personalized way to honour the memory of those who have passed away. It allows families to make a final gesture imbued with love, respect and symbolism.
Whether you are considering cremation for yourself or for a loved one, Le repos Saint-François d’Assise is here to support you with compassion in this important decision. For more information or to discuss the available options, please contact us.