How Much Is Cremation in Namibia?

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How Much Is Cremation in Namibia?

WHAT IS CREMATION?

Cremation is the method of disposing of a dead body by burning it to ashes, typically after a funeral ceremony. Cremation may serve as a funeral or post-funeral rite.

WHEN DID CREMATION START?

Cremation started far back as the 19^th Century.

WHAT IS THE CREMATION PROCESS?

In cremation process, the tissue, organs, body fat, and casket or container materials burn off as gases and move to a secondary chamber, where they continue to undergo combustion. The bone fragments remain in the primary chamber. The inorganic particles, usually from the cremation container, settle on the floor of the secondary chamber.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO CREMATE A HUMAN BODY?

The cremation process takes between three to four years depending on the power of the retort and the mass of the body inserted.

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF CREMATION?

There are three main types of cremation;

 Traditional cremation

 Memorial cremation

 Direct cremation

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CREMATION?

Here are some benefits of cremation instead of the traditional burial;

 Always change to burial as well

 Usually more affordable

 More time efficient

 Environmentally friendly

 Saves space in the Cemetry

 The ashes are portable

 Allow for creative ceremonies

 Divide up the ashes

 Largely compatible with many faith

WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF CREMATION?

 It is permanent choice of disposition