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LifeGem®.
Cremation Education.
With
cremations on the rise, worldwide, it is
quite easy to understand how many new people develop questions. Cremations as a percentage of deaths
are forecasted to top 36% by
the year 2010 in the US, and are already well above 70% in the
UK. In this section of our site, we hope to
provide you with answers to basic questions. If you would
like additional information, please call.
The
standard cremation process is as follows:
At the
time of death, professionally trained staff transport your loved one to
their cremation facility. While the mandated
"waiting period" elapses (normally 24 to
48 hours until the cremation can be performed), the deceased is
often sheltered in a temperature controlled refrigeration unit.
At the time of
cremation, the deceased is placed in a cremation container (if
required by law), and then into the cremation chamber.
This process usually takes 2 to 3 hours, and is overseen by
licensed and trained staff.
Once the cremation
process is complete, the cremated remains are removed from the
chamber. Any foreign material, such as metal from
bridgework or prosthetic devices, are removed and typically
discarded or returned to the family at their request.
The cremated remains
are then processed to a consistent size and shape and placed
into the cremation urn selected by the family. If an urn is not
selected, then the cremated remains are usually returned in a
cardboard or plastic temporary container until an urn is
selected. The cremated remains
are then returned to the family or delivered by a trained staff
member to a cemetery or other final destination.
The procedure necessary
to create a LifeGem diamond is
exactly the same as above; however, eight ounces (or 200 grams)
are put
aside to be sent to our facility to begin the LifeGem diamond
creation process. If you have lost someone in the past, the most
important thing to know is that we CAN create a LifeGem from
previously existing remains from many, many years ago.
Carbon that exists
in your loved ones remains will be accessible for a very long
time. If you have just lost a loved one, your loved one
can be cremated at one of our certified facilities across the
nation, or at facility of your choice. Please contact us and we will
direct the location of your
choice on how to properly proceed. We can train the funeral home and cremation operators
quickly, so your family will not experience any additional
stress or concern. You do NOT need to send the deceased
to our location.
As always,
your loved one's remains are handled with only the utmost care
and respect.
If you have any questions
or concerns, please do not hesitate to call us
toll free at 866-LIFEGEM (866-543-3436).
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