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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top”]From our many years of experience of cremation and our experience in dealing with bereaved families, we have compiled the following questions and answers that cover concerns most often expressed.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”May members of all religious groups be cremated?” tab_id=”1575464823686-de7b3ae8-c1a2″][vc_column_text]No.\u00a0 Although most Christian denominations permit cremation, it is forbidden for Muslims and Jews.\u00a0 We recommend that you first discuss your denomination\u2019s stand on cremation with your pastor\/reverend before making any arrangements.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”May a Roman Catholic be cremated?” tab_id=”1575464823707-623887fc-0b45″][vc_column_text]The Roman Catholic Church has permitted cremation since 1965, provided the motive in requesting it is not anti-doctrinal.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Must there be a religious ceremony with cremation?” tab_id=”1575464863705-a9f0990d-84ac”][vc_column_text]No.\u00a0 You may choose a secular ceremony should you desire.\u00a0 However, should you wish to have a religious ceremony, but do not have a specific clergyman in mind, Grobbelaars will arrange for one to conduct a service.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Must I have the funeral service at the crematorium?” tab_id=”1575464877791-bc0b49ce-e0d9″][vc_column_text]No. Some prefer to have the full funeral service conducted either at their local church, at a funeral home, or at some other place of their choice.\u00a0 Some request that a portion of the service be held at their local church, with a short committal service in the crematorium chapel, or that the full service be conducted in the crematorium chapel.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Is there any provision for the use of music at a crematorium?” tab_id=”1575464897461-95218f19-162a”][vc_column_text]Yes.\u00a0Most crematoria provide an organ.\u00a0 However, with so many different denominations using a crematorium, it is impossible to supply hymn books for each church.\u00a0 Your funeral director will be able to provide printed hymn sheets by prior arrangement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How is a cremation arranged?” tab_id=”1575464916429-4defc8b7-2a4e”][vc_column_text]Contact Grobbelaars at 012\u00a0329 3682 and we will assist you with all the arrangements.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Who gives permission for a cremation to take place?” tab_id=”1575464937650-53f2d800-4f81″][vc_column_text]Permission may only be given by a Medical Referee appointed by the crematorium authority.\u00a0 No cremation may take place without his\/her authority.\u00a0 Before giving his\/her authority, the Medical Referee must satisfy himself\/herself that the deceased has been identified; that the primary cause of death has been established beyond doubt;\u00a0and that cremation is not contrary to the written wishes of the deceased.<\/p>\n

He normally relies on the Application for Cremation, together with a Medical Declaration from the doctor who attended the deceased in the final illness, as well as a Confirmatory Medical Declaration from a second doctor, who confirms the findings of the first doctor relating to the cause of death.\u00a0 Should the Medical Referee decline to authorize cremation, a private autopsy will be necessary if you still desire cremation.<\/p>\n

Grobbelaars\u00a0Funeral Services will arrange all the above documentation for you.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Is it true that pacemakers or other radioactive implants must be removed before cremation?” tab_id=”1575464969460-1241e3b7-7780″][vc_column_text]Yes. These implants can explode at high temperatures, not only causing damage to crematories, but also placing crematorium staff at risk.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What happens at the crematorium on the day of the funeral?” tab_id=”1575464983271-23f2e2bd-d7cc”][vc_column_text]The coffin may be placed on the catafalque before the mourners enter, or it may be carried into the chapel followed by the mourners in procession.\u00a0 At the moment of committal, the coffin may be obscured from view by means of curtains closing around it, it may be withdrawn through a gateway, or it may be left on the catafalque until the mourners have left the chapel. The method varies at each crematorium and your cremation director will be able to give you advice concerning local customs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What happens to the coffin after the committal?” tab_id=”1575465003256-746c9f53-f71b”][vc_column_text]It is withdrawn into the committal room, where the nameplate is checked with the \u201cAuthority to Cremate\u201d to ensure the correct identity. Most crematoria remove the external non-combustible fittings prior to the cremation and either hand undamaged fittings back to the funeral director or destroy them, in accordance with regulations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Is the coffin cremated with the body?” tab_id=”1575465030367-cd378d5e-6663″][vc_column_text]Yes.\u00a0 The coffin as received is always cremated.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Is more than one coffin cremated at one time in a cremator?” tab_id=”1575465047627-050c07c3-5cd4″][vc_column_text]No. By special arrangement, a parent and a child could be cremated together, but the design of modern crematories does not allow for two adults to be cremated together.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How long does the cremation process normally last?” tab_id=”1575465065138-d77900a0-fa8d”][vc_column_text]Approximately 90 minutes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What happens with precious and other metals?” tab_id=”1575465079850-7570b316-5a8f”][vc_column_text]The temperature at which modern crematoria operate (between 800\u00b0C and 1\u00a0000\u00a0\u00b0C) is such that metals are fused with other material so that they are not recognizable. Any metallic material residue from a cremation is normally disposed of in accordance with the instructions of the relevant crematorium authority.\u00a0 It is therefore strongly recommended that any items of jewellery should be removed by the family after death and prior to cremation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How do I know I will get the right remains?” tab_id=”1575465111883-3ab09e3f-e07c”][vc_column_text]As each cremator will only accept one adult coffin, and the remains must be withdrawn before the cremator is used again, all remains are kept separate throughout the process.\u00a0 All crematoria have some means of uniquely identifying remains and families can rest assured that the correct remains are ultimately handed over.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What options do I have with the remains?” tab_id=”1575465128438-bd54d480-e95d”][vc_column_text]Grobbelaars & Church Funeral Services will assist the family regarding placing of the cremated remains.\u00a0 The family ultimately makes the final decision.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Is it possible to send remains to other parts of the country or overseas?” tab_id=”1575465145362-3296bb07-6f08″][vc_column_text]Yes, Grobbelaars will arrange this for you with the necessary documentation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Is cremation more expensive than burial?” tab_id=”1575465159585-3d6bd67f-90b7″][vc_column_text]No.\u00a0 Although the funeral director\u2019s charges are much the same for both services, the additional cost of the grave and the opening and closing fee is generally much higher than that charged for cremation.\u00a0 In addition, with burial, there are the ongoing costs of grave maintenance and grave memorialization.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Is cremation not an aid to the concealing of a crime by eliminating evidence?” tab_id=”1575465176725-ec4e3f6a-d173″][vc_column_text]No, because the primary cause of death must be ascertained before permission is given by the Medical Referee to cremate.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How can I ensure that I am cremated when I die?” tab_id=”1575465195462-1870ac72-ce7d”][vc_column_text]Leave specific instructions and notify your next of kin of your wishes.\u00a0\u00a0 This will spare your family much distress.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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