Processing is where crematory care becomes visible to the family — the urn they receive reflects this exact workflow. The professional cremains processing workflow runs five disciplined steps; here they are with the equipment behind each, from a premier funeral supply company since 2009.
Steps 1–3: Cool, Separate, Process
Remains cool at a dedicated station — built into workstations like the Deluxe — then cross the magnetizing tray where ferrous metal lifts out. Processing follows: direct-drive processors reach urn-ready consistency in about 30 seconds, inside ventless stations that capture dust at the source (keep filters stocked).
Steps 4–5: Verify, Transfer
The handheld detector sweep catches non-ferrous metal the magnet missed — protecting the processor and the family's trust — before transfer to the urn with the ID disc confirmed and logged. Recycling programs add metal recycling stations; the full room list is in the crematory checklist.
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FAQ
What are the steps of cremains processing?
Cooling, magnetic separation, mechanical processing to urn-ready consistency, a final handheld metal detector sweep, and documented transfer to the urn with ID verification.
Why sweep with a metal detector after magnetic separation?
Magnets only capture ferrous metal — the handheld sweep catches non-ferrous implants and hardware before they reach the urn or damage equipment.
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