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Bereavement Services - Cremation


Service Description: Cremations, memorials, cemeteries, books of remembrance, cremation archives

Also known as:- Crematorium, Funeral Expenses, Independent Funerals, Memorial, Municipal Funerals, Ordering a Memorial

Your FAQ

Question: Is the coffin cremated with the body?

Answer: The Code requires that the coffin be placed in the cremator in exactly the same condition as that in which it was received at the crematorium. Crematorium regulations require that the coffin and all its fittings and furnishings be made from materials suitable for cremation. The Environment Protection Act 1990 has placed a new responsibility on Cremation Authorities to ensure that the process is completed under controlled conditions which will minimise the impact on the environment. In these circumstances it will be necessary for any items included in the coffin for presentation or viewing purposes to be removed by the Funeral Director before the coffin is conveyed to the crematorium. It is not possible for any floral tributes to be included with the coffin for cremation.


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