Frequently Asked Questions
Q: [Do I have to be embalmed if I'm
going to be cremated]
A: [If you are not planning a public visitation, you do not need to
be embalmed]
Q: [Can I still have a service if I'm
cremated]
A: [Yes, We offer several different types of services to select from
]
Public Memorial Service's- Where the remains are not present and family and friends attend
Private Memorial Service's-Where the remains are not present and just family and close friends attend.
Full Traditional Funeral services - Formal public viewing of the remains, Chapel or church services with cremation following.
Q:(What is Cremation)
A:The casket or container is placed in the cremation chamber, where the temperature is raised to approximately 1400 degrees to 1800 degrees Fahrenheit. After approximately, 2 to 2 1/2 hours, all organic matter is consumed by heat or evaporation. The residue which is left is bone fragments, known as cremated remains. The cremated remains are then carefully removed from the cremation chamber. Any metal is removed with a magnet and later disposed of in an approved manner. The cremated remains are then processed into fine particles and are placed in the container provided by the crematorium or placed in an urn purchased by the family. The entire process takes approximately three hours. Throughout the cremation process, a carefully controlled labeling system ensures correct identification.
Q:(How long does it take to cremate a body? )
A: Cremating at the optimum temperature (1400 - 1800 degrees), the average weighted remains takes 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Several more hours may be required before the cremated remains are available to the family.
Please contact one of our professional staff members at Metro Embalming and Crematory, to see how we can customize your services, to meet the needs of you and your family.
(770) 922-8182