All
cremations are done individually. Every individual that dies in
Oregon is assigned a tag/disc number that follows that person
and goes on all related paperwork and permits. The crematory keeps
records that state the date and time that the cremation process
starts.
The cremation
process begins with the placement of a casket/cremation container
in the cremation chamber. The chamber is subject to extreme temperatures
that average 1500 - 1950 degrees Fahrenheit. Most crematories
require a combustible, rigid, covered container to go around the
human remains, if a casket is not being used. The time for the
cremation process varies with the size and weight of each person,
but usually takes between 1 1/2 - 3 hours. There is a cooling
period for the cremated remains (skeletal remains) before they
can be removed from the cremation chamber. Every effort is made
to remove all the cremated remains from the chamber. However,
a small residue may remain in the cremation chamber.
After the
cremated remains are removed from the cremation chamber, all non-combustible
materials (jewelry, dental gold, prosthesis, latches hinges, etc.)
will be removed from the cremated remains via visible or magnetic
selection and will be disposed of by the crematory in a non-recoverable
method.
Processing
of cremated remains is a method to reduce the size of the bone
fragments to uniform particles. Cremated remains, depending on
the bone structure of the decedent, will weigh between 4 to 8
pounds, and are usually white in color, but can be other colors
due to temperature variations and other factors.
The urn or
temporary container containing the cremated remains are available
for family to pick up at Omega Funeral and Cremation Services.
If you and/or
other family members have not already decided on the final resting
place for the cremated remains, we can help you with a few suggestions:
• Placement
of urn in an indoor or outdoor mausoleum or columbarium
• Interment of the urn in cemetery
• Scattering cremated remains at sea, over mountains
(if you scatter
cremated remains you may want to choose a site for a permanent
memorial, such as placing the name of deceased on a plaque in
a special location. Perhaps planting a tree or bush in memorial
to the deceased.)
