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The cremation
process begins with the placement of the deceased pet in the
cremation chamber where it is subjected to intense heat and
flame reaching temperatures between 1400 and 1800 degrees fahrenheit.
All substances are consumed except bone fragments (calcium
compounds) and/or metal, that
was not removed prior to cremation as the temperature is not
sufficient to consume them.
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During the
cremation process it may be necessary to open the cremation
chamber and reposition the deceased in order to facilitate a
complete and thorough cremation.
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The time for
cremation to be completed varies with the size and weight of
each pet remains but usually takes between 45 min. to 2 hours.
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Following a
cooling period, the cremated remains are then swept or raked
from the cremation chamber. Every effort is made to remove all
pet remains. However, a small residue may remain in the
cremation chamber, resulting in incidental commingling with
other cremated remains.
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After the
cremated remains are removed from the cremation chamber. All
non-combustible materials that have not been removed prior to
cremation, will be separated and removed from the bone fragments
by visible or magnetic selection and will be disposed of by the
crematory in a non-recoverable manner.
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Once the bone
fragments have been separated from other material, they may be
further processed to reduce the size of the bone fragments to
uniform particles.
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Cremated remains,
depending on the bone structure of the pet, will weigh
from 1 to 5 pounds, and are usually white in color, but can
be other colors due to temperature variations and other
factors.
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The crematory
should be provided with an urn in which the cremated remains
will be placed. If no urn is provided or the urn is not large
enough to hold the remains, the crematory will place the remains
or any excess in a container made of plastic, light metal,
cardboard, unfinished wood, or other suitable material to hold
the remains until an urn is acquired or the cremated remains are
scattered.
Types of Pet
Cremation
Communal Cremation:
Communal cremation is when multiple pets are simultaneously
cremated and their ashes disposed of on private cemetery grounds
or taken to a local landfill.
Private Cremation:
A private cremation is when 2, 3, or maybe 4 pets are cremated at
the same time, but are physically separated by space or
cremation bricks. The pets ashes are then removed from the
crematory in reverse order to retain the integrity of the
private cremation. The cremains are then generally processed in
a commercial blender to attain a fine ash consistency and
eliminate visible bone fragments. Private cremations reduce the
cost associated with “Individual” cremations described below.
Individual or Priority Cremation:
Individual Cremation, or Priority Cremation is one pet in one cremation unit at a
time.
Pure and simple, it is what most pet owners expect. Be sure to
ask your
provider for what type of service you are receiving.
You deserve to know how
your pet’s cremation will be performed
before the decision is made.
Pet Urns
Pet cremation urns are
typically decorative cremation containers that are designed to
honor the memory of your beloved pet.
There are different sized pet
cremation urns available to hold the remains of various sized
pets. The industry standard in the sizing of a cremation urn is
one cubic inch of space for every one pound of healthy weight of
your pet. Example: If your pet weighed 75 lbs. you would need an
urn with a minimum of 75 cubic inches of space inside. It’s best
to purchase an urn on the larger side, unless you plan to
scatter some ashes and keep the rest. A larger urn is also a
better choice if you plan to bury your pet with his/hers
favorite toys or mementos inside.
The cost of a pet urn can be
anywhere from $20 to $400 at online stores. There are many
styles of pet urns available today, some of the most common
designs are rectangular urns, vase urns, pet figurine urns,
Keepsake and memory boxes are
perfect for keeping a few mementos of your dearly departed pet
after the burial. Keepsakes and memory boxes can store smaller
items such as a small sachet of your pet's ashes, photos, a
collar, or bandana.
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