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Q: What is cremation?
Cremation is simply a process of reducing the human body to particles and bone fragments using high heat and flame. It is not the final disposition of the remains, nor is it a type of funeral service.
Q: What kind of container houses the cremated remains?
Regulations only require a bag or box, but Middlesex Cremation’s merchandise offers a variety of beautiful and affordable urns.
Q: What do the creameted remains look like?
Cremated remains resemble coarse sand. They range in color from white to gray. The remains weigh between four and eight pounds
Q: What happens after cremation?
At the end of the cremation process, what remains are bone fragments. These bone fragments are then processed to a consistent size and placed into a temporary or permanent urn.
Q: How long does cremation take
Depending on weight, cremation takes from two to three hours.
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