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Can I witness the coffin being placed in the cremator?

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Can I witness the coffin being placed in the cremator?

With prior notification up to six people may view the coffin being placed in the cremator.

We have a special room for this purpose, called the committal room. For safety reasons, the process is viewed from behind a glass safety screen.

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