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Dec 1, 2025 40 min

What Really Happens During Cremation?

from Death: A Changing Industry Hosted by achangingindustry.com

This groundbreaking episode of Death: A Changing Industry removes the mystery around cremation in the UK, showing every respectful stage of the process, from the hearse arrival to the final committal, care of the deceased and the final release of the ashes.Alan José, a pioneer in public crematorium open days since 1977, shares why transparency matters and addresses the most common myths surrounding cremation. With no real deceased used in the demonstration, this is a powerful and sensitive walkthrough for both the public and professionals. Discover:– What happens to a coffin from start to finish– How identity is safeguarded at every stage– The environmental care behind modern cremation– Why ceremonies and grief rituals matter– Options for ashes and legal guidanceThis episode has been recorded with the kind permission from Westerleigh Group at Mercia Forest Crematorium.Filmed and Produced by SMASHCAT Media ([email protected])

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