What is cremation?

Cremation is the process of reducing human remains to bone fragments through intense heat. Prior to cremation, Ohio Law states we follow certain guidelines.

 It states:

1.) A cremation cannot take place during the first 24 hours after death.

2.) A cremation cannot take place without the signed authorization on the Ohio Death Certificate by the attending physician of the deceased.

3.) State Registrar must issue a cremation permit prior to cremation.

4.) State of Ohio requires an authorization for cremation be signed and initialled by the legal next of kin.

5.) Prior to cremation, a private viewing of the deceased is required for positive identification or proof of photograph of the deceased.