Cremation

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The Freauently Asked Questions and Answers about cremation listed here are specific to New South Wales, Australia, Cremation in New South Wales is subject to the Public Health Regulation (Disposal of Bodies) 2002, under the Public Health Act (NSW). Conditions, laws and regulation pertaining to cremation outside of New South Wales are likely to be different. 

 

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1 Is cremation cheaper than burial? Mary Reid
2 What does cremation cost? Mary Reid
3 How many people use cremation today in Australia? Mary Reid
4 Who can be cremated? Mary Reid
5 What religious ceremony can I have with cremation? Mary Reid
6 Must there be any religious ceremony with cremation Mary Reid
7 Do I have to sign anything? Mary Reid
8 Who has the authority to direct the method of disposal of the cremated remains? Mary Reid
9 What happens at the crematorium on the day of the funeral? Mary Reid
10 Can relatives witness the cremation? Mary Reid
11 What happens to the coffin after the service? Mary Reid
12 Do I get the correct cremation remains? Mary Reid
13 Preparation of the cremated remains has been mentioned. What does this entail? Mary Reid
14 Does the cremation take place immediately after the service? Mary Reid
15 Is the coffin cremated with the body? Mary Reid
16 What happens about handles and other fittings Mary Reid
17 What about precious metals and other metals? Mary Reid
18 Can personal mementos be cremated with the deceased? Mary Reid
19 Is it true that pacemakers or radioactive implants must be removed before cremation? Mary Reid
20 What do you recommend to people about leaving items of jewellery on a body? Mary Reid
21 Is more than one coffin cremated at one time in a cremator? Mary Reid
22 Following cremation, what type of container should I purchase to store the ashes? Mary Reid
23 How can I ensure that I am cremated when I die? Mary Reid
24 What can happen to the cremated remains? Mary Reid
25 If I wanted to know more about cremation, how should I go about it? Pierre Duparte
26 Can stillborn babies be cremated? Mary Reid
27 How will pathological samples retained & then returned by the Coroner be dealt with? Administrator
 

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