Is there a risk for cremation for CIers?

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Because I have CI on and I always wanted to be buried but now I thought long and hard and I want to be cremated so my ashes will be in the Ocean.

I am just wondering that's all. Thanks! :cool:
 
Uh, not to state the obvious.. But, you're dead. Once you're gone, it doesn't matter. I wouldn't think cremation would be a problem, unless I'm missing something?

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Maybe ya can request to remove the peices out of your head and creamated? I would do that if I get CI :)
 
"People with pacemakers are creamated, pacemaker and all."

No, they are removed because batteries are explosives.

CI's don't have batteries and shouldn't pose any problems but cremation services may rather remove them before cremating them.
 
netrox said:
"People with pacemakers are creamated, pacemaker and all."

No, they are removed because batteries are explosives.

CI's don't have batteries and shouldn't pose any problems but cremation services may rather remove them before cremating them.
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I didn't think of that!
 
LuciaDisturbed said:
I didn't think of that!
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Neither did I!

I stand corrected. I'm gonna bow out of this before i put my foot in my mouth any further and say something dumb.

Sorry, Felix. This just sounded odd to question, but I guess, it's not odd after all?

:bowdown:
 
Here's some faq's about cremation:

ICFA: Cremation Questions

Is any other preparation required prior to cremation?

It is essential that pacemakers and other medical devices be removed prior to cremation. They may explode when subjected to high temperature, which can be hazardous to crematorium staff and equipment. In addition, any special mementos, such as jewelry, will be destroyed during the cremation process. Anything you wish to keep should be removed by the funeral director before the casket or container is transferred to the crematorium.
 
FelixKat930 said:
Because I have CI on and I always wanted to be buried but now I thought long and hard and I want to be cremated so my ashes will be in the Ocean.

I am just wondering that's all. Thanks! :cool:
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The cremater will use surgery to remove the CI and other metal related in body before start in cremation.
 
Religion warning, FelixKat, you probably not go to cremation because Jewish are banned to burn in cremation due religion issues. It's up to you but you don't need enforce what religion said.

Cremation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

List of religions that forbid cremation

Eastern Orthodox Church, Iglesia ni Cristo, Islam, Orthodox Judaism, Zoroastrianism
 
volcomskatz said:
Religion warning, FelixKat, you probably not go to cremation because Jewish are banned to burn in cremation due religion issues. It's up to you but you don't need enforce what religion said.

Cremation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

List of religions that forbid cremation

Eastern Orthodox Church, Iglesia ni Cristo, Islam, Orthodox Judaism, Zoroastrianism
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I don't think she is concerned about that. She wouldn't have asked the question if her religious practice forbids cremation.
 
Oceanbreeze said:
I don't think she is concerned about that. She wouldn't have asked the question if her religious practice forbids cremation.
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Well, I just learned from Jewish communities in West Valley and enjoy to chat with other people.
 
Mine is Messianic Judaism so it doesn't matter.

volcomskatz said:
Religion warning, FelixKat, you probably not go to cremation because Jewish are banned to burn in cremation due religion issues. It's up to you but you don't need enforce what religion said.

Cremation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

List of religions that forbid cremation

Eastern Orthodox Church, Iglesia ni Cristo, Islam, Orthodox Judaism, Zoroastrianism
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Thank you for the link Reba! :D

Reba said:
Here's some faq's about cremation:

ICFA: Cremation Questions

Is any other preparation required prior to cremation?

It is essential that pacemakers and other medical devices be removed prior to cremation. They may explode when subjected to high temperature, which can be hazardous to crematorium staff and equipment. In addition, any special mementos, such as jewelry, will be destroyed during the cremation process. Anything you wish to keep should be removed by the funeral director before the casket or container is transferred to the crematorium.
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netrox said:
"People with pacemakers are creamated, pacemaker and all."

No, they are removed because batteries are explosives.

CI's don't have batteries and shouldn't pose any problems but cremation services may rather remove them before cremating them.
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I have family involved in the pacemaking business. I'll give them a call and find out why my recollection of pacemakers being allowed to be cremated differs from what I'm now reading elsewhere. Other implants, artificial limbs and personal accessories such as jewelry, glasses, wristwatches, and false teeth are allowed to be cremated with the person. Wristwatches contain batteries, and there is no specific clause I've read that requires they remove the batteries before cremation.

Cochlear implants don't have batteries inside them, so if batteries were the reason for removal, then cochlear implants wouldn't have the same issue. My feeling is that someone lobbied to have the pacemakers removed into law instead of it really being a safety or explosion hazard.
 
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