Cremation container, alternative container, cremation casket, temporary container and urn; what are all these containers!?

by Jeff Jorgenson | August

Let’s break these down so that the jargon is easier to understand. Cremation container/Alternative container/ Cremation casket: These terms refer to the container that is used to place the deceased into the cremation chamber before the cremation process.  The body...

Why do I need my brother, sister, etc. to sign the cremation authorization?

by Jeff Jorgenson | August

Washington State has very specific laws as to who is required to authorize the cremation process. There is no way for us to waver on this one, and we aren’t making it up to make your life more difficult. If you would like to enjoy the text of the law, you can read it...

Can I flush the remains down the toilet?

by elemadmin | May

We’ve never understood this one, but it gets asked more often than not, so take comfort in the fact that you are definitely not the first person to ask.  The answer is that it isn’t very practical.  The human remains are more sizable than you may think, and are not...

What are some unique cremation options?

by elemadmin | May

Most people do one of three things with their loved one’s cremated remains (in order of frequency): Keep them at home, scatter them in a special location, or place in a cemetery.  The human cremation renders somewhere between 6 – 9 pounds of cremated remains.  This is...

Can I get the gold fillings back?

by elemadmin | May

Practically speaking – no.  The fillings, crowns, etc. will be returned in the remains, but they will be unrecognizable and unrecoverable. The heat destroys almost everything.  If this is something that you are bent on having, you will need to hire a dentist to...