The Humanist Celebrant Podcast

Behind the scenes at a Crematorium

The Humanist Celebrant Podcast

Show Notes

What actually happens when the curtains close? In this episode I am behind the scenes at a Crematorium talking to a technician Steve Wilkinson about his work.

What happens to our human remains at the end of the day, what is it like to work in a place where, on a busy day, up to 17 cremations take place. What happens to hip joints, what coffin is best for the process and what must you absolutely not put in a coffin as a keepsake?

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