Frequently asked questions: Deaths, funerals and cremations
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Deaths, funerals and cremations FAQ's
Q: Are there any religious groups which forbid cremation to their members?
Q: What service arrangements are available at the crematorium?
Q: Is it necessary for the cremation to be associated with a religious ceremony?
Q: Do relatives need to decide at this stage about the disposal of cremated remains?
Q: What are the normal options for disposal of cremated remains?
Q: What is a Garden of Remembrance and what facilities may be provided there?
Q: What memorial facilities are available at crematoria?
Q: What is the procedure followed at the crematorium on the day of the funeral?
Q: What happens to the coffin after the committal?
Q: Can relatives witness the committal of the coffin to the cremator?
Q: Is the cremation of a body governed by a code of ethics and working practices?
Q: How soon after the service will the cremation take place?
Q: Is the coffin cremated with the body?
Q: Should items of jewellery be left on a body for cremation?
Q: Can more than one body be cremated in a cremator at the same time?
Q: What happens to the cremated remains after the cremation?
Q: What procedures are followed to ensure that cremated remains are kept separate?
Q: How are cremated remains treated at the crematorium?
Q: What quantity of remains will there be following a cremation?
Q: What happens to the cremated remains strewn in the grounds?
Q: Can cremated remains be interred and their position marked with a memorial?
Q: Is there a list of times and dates to find out when there is a cremation?
Q: Is there a Grant available to help with the cost of a funeral?
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