There are quite of few myths regarding cremation. Most are easily dispelled. Below, we look at a few of them.
You don't have to choose. You can do both. Many opt for a memorial service at the funeral home and to bury the ashes in a plot.
This actually isn't true. Most religions are either friendly toward cremation or don't take a stance on it. (You can read more regarding religion and cremation here.)
In truth, cremation results in pulverized bone. Everything else is incinerated in the process. The body and all of the organs vaporize in the high heat. "Ashes" is a bad term, really. It is preferred to use "cremated remains."
No. Guidlines state: "The crematory authority should not simultaneously cremate more than one human remains in the same cremation chamber unless it has written authorization to do so by the authorizing agent of each human remains to be cremated."
Also, they usually will allow a family member to watch the process.
Cremation remains are not toxic. The EPA does suggest all remains be released three miles from shore, however, there is no public health danger if this is not done. Make certain you have permission to release remains on someone else's property.
This is partly true. The cremation process emissions are tough on the environment. However, cremation is less bad environmentally than burial, and that is especially true with newer systems that eliminate virtually all of the particulates.
Actually, cremation is more common than burial. In the United States currently 54% of people choose cremation and that number is expected to rise in te coming years. (Read more about it here and here.
