The Top 5 Cremation Myths Demystified

The Top 5 Cremation Myths Demystified

If you’re thinking of going through with cremation memorial services, maybe you’ve heard some of the myths surrounding the process and you’re here to seek answers. Here are the top five myths about cremation, debunked.  

1. You could receive someone else’s ashes 

Funeral homes have very strict regulations to ensure that something like this will never happen. ID tags and a steel disk with the date of birth and name are placed onto your loved one before the process takes place, as well as the number being written on your paperwork for identification purposes.  

2. You won’t be able to scatter the ashes 

It’s perfectly legal for you to scatter a loved one’s ashes, but you will need to secure permission if you wish to do so on private land. As long as you’re considerate of those around you, this isn’t a problem.   

3. Cremation is eco-friendly 

Whilst cremation services are less harmful than the process of burial for several reasons, they still release harmful chemicals into the atmosphere – carbon monoxide and sulphur dioxide to name a few

4. Cremation is lighting the body on fire

Cremation funeral services do not involve lighting the body on fire. Flames are used to reach the high temperature required to reduce the body into gases and cremated remains. Afterwards, the fragments of bone that remain are converted into ashes via an electric processor. The entire process should take no more than three hours.

5. Religions are against cremation

Some religions aren’t exactly in favour of cremation, but lots are becoming more open to it. Here are a couple of faiths and their opinions on cremation.

Judaism: A Jew is allowed to choose cremation and they will be allowed to be buried in a Jewish cemetery, but they prefer the cremated remains to be buried in a coffin.

Christianity: Although burial is generally preferred when choosing a cremation, it doesn’t stand in the way of being able to have a burial in a church cemetery or having a ‘traditional’ funeral.

Buddhism: Buddhists encourage cremation, perhaps because the founder of Buddhism was himself cremated.

If you have more questions about cremation or would like to enquire about cremation services in Tauranga, get in touch today.

Why Choose Bay Cremation Care

At Bay Cremation Care, we are dedicated to providing everyone with options for planning an affordable yet meaningful funeral service at our funeral home in Tauranga.
We are passionate about doing everything we can to give your loved one a beautiful, respectful, memorable farewell and alleviating your pain in this challenging time.
We believe that a funeral plays a vital role in offering closure and catharsis after a loss. That is why we will go out of our way to provide you with caring, attentive service.

Based in the Bay of Plenty, Bay Cremation Care has been offering the people of Tauranga and its surrounding areas compassionate care and support in their most challenging times.
The company is run by Alistair Black, a fully qualified Funeral Director, Embalmer and member of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand (FDANZ) and NZ Embalmers Association.

From the moment we contacted Alistair at Bay Cremation Care we felt fully confident we had chosen the perfect person to help us plan the funeral. Alistair was compassionate, caring and knowledgeable and took us through every step of the way. He gave us time to make important decisions and gave us guidance as we needed it. He has our highest recommendation and thanks for making a very difficult situation a little easier.
Tracey
Alistair was very helpful, respectful and professional, and guided us through everything we needed. He was a great help during a difficult time, and helped ensure a smooth and easy process for us. The venue we were at was lovely, and he was happy to arrange anything extra we needed such as flowers, catering, a celebrant etc, but there was no pressure. Would absolutely recommend Bay Cremation Care.
Jonne P
From the quick and helpful correspondence at just the enquiry stage, to the unexpected urgency in need for their services and all the supportive and informative communication from the beginning to end the experience and care was outstanding. At such a vulnerable and emotional time the care from Alistair and the team at Bay Cremation Care made the experience such a positive and easy one. Thank you.
Tiana Telfer
Alistair handled our needs sensitively and efficiently. He was helpful, flexible and made a difficult task easy for our family. Recommended.
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Jenny Jenkins
If you are looking for a caring and compassionate person who is going to look after your loved one with dignity and respect then Alistair is the one. With the death of our mother, Alistair was highly professional knowledgeable, patient and considerate. We felt like we were meeting with a friend who had known our family for years.
When the time comes I can only hope I have somebody like him looking after me my brother has already booked him
Would highly recommend.
Maree Cooper

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