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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