5 Cremation Myths that Don’t Make Sense

Oklahoma City Cremation • January 27, 2020

If you were to take a quiz on the cremation process, how well do you think you’d do? You’ll find that Mustang, OK direct cremations are common. But you’ll also find that there is some misinformation circulating about. So that you can know fact from fiction, here are 5 cremation myths that are wrong.

1. Cremation Involves Burning the Body

Some people erroneously believe that cremation involves setting the body of a deceased person on fire. The truth of the matter is that the body is placed into a cremation chamber, the chamber generates a great deal of heat, and the intense heat breaks down the body to its basic elements. So the heat, not flames, does the work during the cremation process.

2. The Process to Cremate Humans and Animals is Markedly Different

This is untrue. The process to cremate humans and the process to cremate pets is pretty much the same. If your pet has died and you want to cremate rather than bury it, you can find a crematorium that will perform the cremation. You’ll discover that the process is similar.

3. Cremation is Only for Atheists

The increasing popularity of cremation as a body disposition option disproves this myth. There was a time when many religions, especially denominations within Christendom, either frowned upon cremation or outright prohibited it. But times have changed. While there are still some religious faiths that are not in favor of cremation, most of them allow their adherents to opt for cremation. So cremation is a suitable body disposition for religious people and atheists alike.

4. You Could Get the Remains of a Stranger

Fortunately, crematoriums are dutiful about putting in place procedures to identify bodies right away – and the bodies remain properly identified throughout the cremation process. This is how you can be sure that the ashes you receive in an urn are from the person you had cremated. The notion that you could wind up with the ashes of someone else is the stuff of fiction.

5. You Can’t Pair a Funeral with a Cremation

If you’re learning towards planning a cremation for a deceased relative, you can still hold a formal event before or after. Whether a funeral, memorial, or celebration of life, you have the option of setting up an event where family, friends, and well-wishers can congregate.

When you’re ready to talk to a reputable Mustang, OK direct cremations provider, get in touch with us at Oklahoma City Cremation. You can count on us to help you separate fact from fiction. Call us at (405) 608-4141 or stop by our office at 910 NW 79th St Oklahoma City, OK 73114. We’re here to help you plan or preplan a cremation that honors the dead and brings closure to the living. We also offer a wide range of cremation services, so it is possible to have a traditional funeral service along with a cremation. Call or visit us today to find out how we can help you to plan a fitting final send-off for your deceased loved one. Explore our compassionate cremation services by visiting our website. Our online resource is designed to support you during this challenging time, providing the guidance and information needed to honor your loved ones with care and dignity.

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