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Please take a moment and add your name to our guestbook. My twin newphews passed away at 14 weeks. They were delivered on March 4th in Cottonwood. We are not sure if we should have them cremated. Their parents are afraid that there will be nothing left. I wish someone could tell us something. Shirley McCullough <smccullough2@tampabay.rr.com> Seffner, FL - Monday, March 5, 2007 My son was killed in a car crash last Sept and we decided to have him cremated because he hated being away from home now i wonder what the process is I feel the need for our family to understand it , Thank you Gail McCarthy <mmjm67@hotmail.com> Rindge, NH - Saturday, January 20, 2007 i am going to be creammated and im 63 my name is lois lois st peter <freesong1943@yahoo.com> mylford, me - Friday, December 22, 2006 WELL THIS WAS REAL INTERRESTING I MUST SAY. I LOST MY SISTER AT THE AGE OF 46. SHE DIED WITH BREST CANCER. AND LOST MY DAD AT THE AGE OF 83 WITH CANCER. AND THAY BOTH CREMATED. I AM 54 AND WHEN BY TIME COMES THAT IS WHAT I WANT DONE FOR ME.YOUR SITE HELPED ME SO MUCH THANK YOU. ROXANNE ROXANNE DAVIS <rocki04401@yahoo.com> BANGOR, ME - Thursday, December 21, 2006 Great resource on cremation. Thank you. Richard Nacamuli <richard.nacamuli@yahoo.com> Califon, NJ - Monday, December 4, 2006 my father passed away march 24-06 he wanted to be creamated so we did ,he wanted his ashes put on my mothers and sisters grave and i cant do that i can not let his ashes out of my sight he was all i had left, besides a brother which we dont talk i have my fathers ashes in my room and when i go on vacation they go with me i miss him so much micki myers <micki58@sbcglobal.net> flat rock, mi - Monday, October 2, 2006 My father was cremated at your facility on Friday September 8 2006 at 8:30 am, I was there and able to witness his cremation,which in some way has helped to bring myself and my family closure.I thank you all at Paradise Memorial for that opportunity. William Reilly <bp20@cox.net> Chandler, AZ - Sunday, September 10, 2006 That was a very informative tour,your crematorium is set up very nice. I'm employed at GlenOaks Crematorium here in Oakville Ontario as an Retort Operator.We use ACP-096 Processors. Jay Inglis <roaminrelics@yahoo.ca> hornby, on - Tuesday, May 16, 2006 My wife and I are planning on being cremated when the time comes. Your tour is quite educational. Thank You. William Eugene McAdams <mcadams50@msn.com> Peoria, AZ - Monday, April 17, 2006 Thank you for youre tour.My wife passed on march23,my b-day.youre info has got me to choose cremation,i am also going to do the same with out 3 cats,I also selected an brass 10,5 inch urn and have all of us in it.We were put on this earth to be together.And now forever. once again thanks for the tour.you have givin me the choice i needed.Rich † Richard,Vincent <Richardjvincent@webtv.net> Lacey, wa - Sunday, April 16, 2006 no comment at this time please Christopher Craig <none > Charlestown , RI - Sunday, February 26, 2006 Three years ago, Our be loved father past away, who was 74, we all love him indeed and we went to his Paradise every year at the same date 11,Nov/2002 Kjun <beijing_joe@hotmail.com> Beijing, nw - Monday, January 9, 2006 Thank you so much for donating the plot for baby "Angel". It means so much to me because my mother passed away around the same time as she did and I live near where the baby was found. It makes me feel good, knowing she's buried near my mom. Thank you also for having such a beautiful memorial garden. I also agree with the others who have thanked you for your tour of cremation. It is nice to have the information to make a decision. Tonya Jones <jtm68@cox.net> Chandler, AZ - Wednesday, July 27, 2005 I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOUR STAFF FOR THE WONDERFUL SERVICE MY LITTLE BROTHER MICHAEL HAD HE PAST AWAY ON 07/14/05 AND SERVICES WERE 07/18/05 ME AND MY FAMILY THNAK YOU FOR ALLYOUR HELP IN OUT TIME OF NEED....THANK YOU AGAIN IRMA PARRILLA <irmaparilla@msn.com> phoenix, az - Wednesday, July 20, 2005 Thank you for having such great site,I had a father and a brother cremated and this has quieted my concerns about this process. I am now doing a paper for college on cremations and this has helped me so much.You have a very professional site and it will help alot of people out. My hats off to you! La Jean Whitaker <lajean_whitaker@yahoo.com> Sioux Falls, SD - Sunday, June 12, 2005 I would like to know if you have a prepayment plan,and price. Ted Schulz <teshss@cox.net> Peoria, Az - Saturday, June 11, 2005 I like your site design. webdesigner <> Tallinn, Ta - Thursday, June 9, 2005 i just wanted to say thanks for this site my grandfather died in 2001 my aunt who will not tell my family anything of what happened to him was cremated it made it nice for me and my little girls to see what happened to a person Melinda Hester <perfect_angel_gone_bad20042yahoo.com> Marysville, Ks - Monday, November 15, 2004 I'm 16 and have just lost my mum, and i miss her very much. You just have to be strong and keep your chin up like i am and you will be ok. I know she is looking over me and, is proud of me. Im finding it hard at college but, i will make it cause i am strong! Annie shearer <annie_shearer@yahoo.co.uk> Hull, - Wednesday, October 6, 2004 My aunt was creamated and I don't know if I approve. Sherry , - Monday, September 13, 2004 need to know this johnborus , - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 VERY ENLIGHTENING THANK YOU ADAM BERK <maberk@optonline.net> LEVITTOWN, NY - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 I WAS ALWAYS CURIOUS ABOUT THE PROSESS , I EVEN HAD SOME EDUCATION BUT NEVER FINIHED. ADAM BERK <maberk@optonline.net> LEVITTOWN, NY - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 Excellent Site -Very Informative, the "Tour" was very helpful to me in explaining the process. Everyone in our family has always been cremated. And I was always curious about how it was done. Thanks Bill Grigg <bill@nlse.org> Harrison, AR - Sunday, July 11, 2004 I live in Arizona, have a terminal illness, have spend all my money & husband had to quit job to take care of me. I need to know the less expensive burials, Thank you Mary Fitzgerald-Dusek <mhfdlcd@cybertrails.com> - June 26, 2004 Thank you very much for such an informative tour. My child care providers' pet died and was cremated. My son who is 8 had no idea how the pet was able to fit in an urn. Although I explained that the tour was for human remains, he was able to understand the overall process. Thank you so much. (Mom understands it better also). Angela Ward <alward1012@aol.com> Fort Hood, TX - June 2, 2004 I would like to take your tour diane dittenber - May 11, 2004 My Dad just died and we had him cremated, but I don't even know what that is! Sharon <sharcarruth@aol.com> Sturbridge, MA - May 10, 2004 Always have wanted more info about cremation and burial, always wanted to be a mortitian! Katy Chow <Katychowchow@aol.com> Avondale, AZ - May 5, 2004 I greatly appreciate your tour. I'm glad to have a better understanding of the process. Donald O'Leary MA - April 8, 2004 I appreciate your site. JRSligo Joseph R. Sligo <jrsligo@msn.com> Chandler, AZ - April 1, 2004 Interested in services for cremation cs210 - March 12, 2004 I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE LAWS FOR CREAMATION THANK YOU. mary sturdivant <hairconce@aol.com> la mesa, ca - February 10, 2004 went to a funeral service yesterday; price tag $13,000 which did not include cemetery plots. Marsha Y. McQueen - February 10, 2004 Very Informative Taylor Badger <Tater944@hotmail.com> Hartsville, TN - January 27, 2004 i always wondered about this, this is what my grandparents request but i didn't feel comfortable until now. andrea ny - January 18, 2004 Excellent Site, I always had morbid visions of multiple bodies being stuffed into ovens after being harvested for their medical gold and organs. I certainly hope your facility is not the exception. Adam Yorke <ayorke69@juno.com> Orillia, On - January 15, 2004 I'm interested in prices and the process after death. Pick up of body etc. Buck Burchett <buckburchett@att.com> Oakdale, CA - January 14, 2004 I am curious about the process Shannon Coombs <Vzh9p7@yahoo.com> Lansing, MI - January 14, 2004 Need to know if any legal documents are required in order for my parents and myself upon death to be cremated. Thank you. Patricia <hardbouer@cox.net> Alexandria, VA - January 13, 2004 Your tour of the cremation process was altogether an education and the photos revealing as a final disposition of a deceased person. My husband died of a sudden death heart attack and the family was left with no other choice at that time. We knew nothing about the process and I have wondered about it since then. I do not believe that there is any process which is pleasing to the living left behind, never the less, as you said; a decision must be made. The tour has taken the guess work out of my mind regarding cremation. One result of cremation that we felt good about was the fact that we could send his remains to the East coast where his parents were buried. His urn is now buried next to them and his name is inscribed on the tombstone along with theirs. Thank you for the tour. Mildred Morin <rede23@juno.com> Paradise, CA - January 13, 2004 I have no comment at this time. J Fryer <oxfry@aol.com> - November 24, 2003 Thank you for creating this Web Site. My father was cremated sometime ago and I've always wondered what the process was....I too would like to be cremated when my name is called. After taking the tour of the process shown on your Web site, I've never been more sure of my "last wish". Thank you so much! Sharon <Holz3@worldnet.att.net> Pembroke Pines, FL - October 23, 2003 I am doing a research paper on the different burial customs and will include the "burial versus cremantion" theory. Thank you for the information and the photos. I am a Funeral Director and have also done embalming--this is why I choice to do this type of research. Ann Gibson <gibson.93@cox.net> El Cajon, Ca USA - October 9, 2003 A very informative site and much appreciated. Patricia Towner <pinkdomain1@cox.nte> Scottsdale, AZ USA - October 5, 2003 I found your tour very helpful as one of my beloved dogs was just cremated and now my grandfather has passed and is to be cremated and I just had a need to know more about the process. I am unclear though as to the bone fragments-is that all that is left? Has everything else just vaporized for the most part? Thank you for providing this information for those that need it. tiffany USA - October 4, 2003 Thank you for the tour,it seems like the way to GO. Thanks darci templeton <darcitempleton@hotmail.com> houston, tx USA - September 29, 2003 Like to know how a person is creamated. My cousin husband is going to be creamated Thank Joyce Washburn Joyce Washburn <JOYCEWASHBURN@webtv.net> Memphis, Tnn USA - September 26, 2003 very informative. I was curious how cremations are perform. Gloria Parker <gparker@willseye.org> philadelphia, pa USA - September 24, 2003 comparing price and service R. Taylor Phoenix, AZ USA - September 23, 2003 Thank you so much for providing a "tour" of your facility, in order to help us understand the steps that are gone through for the creamation process. I just lost my daddy less than 2 weeks ago, and now have him in a beautiful urn in my home. I had many questions, and was honestly scared that there was somehow a slight chance that when a person was creamated, their remains could get "mixed up" with someone else. Thank you so much again for your website. It's nice to now have peace of mind that in fact it is my daddy that I still get to talk to everyday!!! Rhonda Kelsay <daddys_girl75074@yahoo.com> Plano, TX USA - September 18, 2003 this is second time I have signed first time I had no seen the information...thank you god bless it help's to know and to somehow have some closeing hard to put into work's but before it was such a hard thing to understand thank you for making it not so alful.. Janet English Janet English USA - September 16, 2003 I lost my love two yrs ago he was creamated and I just want to know how this is done... am just looking for answer's to thing's Janet English <JanetKEnglish@msn.com> Connersville, In USA - September 16, 2003 I had a very close friend drop dead on me,Dec. 2002. I had no say in the arrangements and was devasted to learn it was a rented casket and creamation. No one was informed of it and that they were opening his Fathers grave for his final resting place. If we are not foolish we all should plan for death as it will come and we know not the hour. He was 65 yrs. and I am 48 yrs. Taking the Paradise Memorial Tour Has helped me understand many things I had questions about. You answered those Questions in a clear and direct way. I don't think I have gotten as much information anywhere and presented so fine. Thank you for your site. I'm sure those who take time to view it will will appreciate it as much as I did. Thank you. Elizabeth in Connecticut Elizabeth Volovski <Betzvolo13@aol.com> CT USA - September 13, 2003 Great site - very informative. Thanks for putting it together. Laura <laura@saffronwolf.com> valley village, ca USA - September 1, 2003 Great site. Very informative. I am impressed with the detail and the photographs. Wish we could do something like this at our crematory. Great job! Jason Engler <arfuneraldirector@hotmail.com> Conway, AR USA - September 1, 2003 I am searching for answers for a beloved pet and hope this web site will make my choices easier. Kathy Dean <KathyDean2@aol.com> Montgomery, Tx USA - August 19, 2003 I had been searching the web for actual photos of the cremation process for hours when I clicked on your site.Most of my questions were answered ! Thank you for a tasteful,professional,information package on the subject.The only other thing I wondered about was the difference of bone mass in individuals and how the ashes of a "normal" sized person differ from a extremely large or tall person.If all the ashes dont fit in the bag what is done with the rest?? Thanks again,"Doc" "DOC" <doc13va@aol.com> Lynchburg, Va USA - August 18, 2003 the infrmation was very useful and helpful thank you sarah anderson USA - June 26, 2003 Thank you, it has given me comfort. sarah cross Australia - June 25, 2003 I am impressed by the way you created the information. I am doing a study regarding the possibility of doing a cremation facility - the process; the equipments; and overall costs of the project. I am also interested in taking a course of study regarding the technical operation of the business. Would appreciate it very much if you can help me on this project or make a referral to a resource for more information. Thank you for your help.My husband was cremated last year. Susan Di Filippo <BPCH1@AOL.COM> Houston, TX USA - June 18, 2003 I thinkt that this page is great. IT explains the process in which there deceased famliy member is going to put through. Its a very good idea to have the pics to show us.thank you Samantha <Hope_Sam99> Aurora, co USA - June 15, 2003 Thanks for the visual tour. I am currently studying to become a Mortician, and the information you provided was very helpfull, Thanks a lot! Jason Villacourt <ilpadrino918@hotmail.com> Phoenix, AZ USA - June 11, 2003 THANKS FOR SHOWING ME THAT THERE IS DIGNITY AND RESPECT OFFERED TO THE DECEASED.AFTER THE TRI-CITY CREMATORY INCCIDENT, I DID NOT HAVE ANY FAITH IN THE CREMATION PROCESS!YOU HAVE CHANGED MY MIND-THANKS!!! VALERIE HAYES <HAYES7@SCOTTSBORO.ORG> Scottsboro, AL USA - June 7, 2003 I WANTED TO TALL LACY MILLERS FAMILY THAT THEY ARE IN MY PRAYERS.I AM SO SORRY FOR THEIR LOSS. GOD BLESS KRISTY 21YRS <krstcarl@hotmail.com> DALLAS, TX USA - June 6, 2003 You have a wonderful and informative web site. Max <maxmaxmar@aol.com> Torrance, Caa USA - May 9, 2003 Totally educational. This after just having buried my mother who was cremated at her request. This is a very humane and respectfull procedure... not at all as I had anticipated. Environmentally superior in every way. Thank you for this. Richard Huint <rhuint@cam.org> Montreal, Qc Canada - May 8, 2003 A very tasteful presentation. Rogue David Sconce who gives the industry a bad name could use some lessons from you good folks. Anyone interested in other funeral info here's a website for you http://bluelips.com/?source=parcre L Panatella <msprozac@earthlink.net> Garland, Tx USA - May 3, 2003 Can a person be cremated without being placed in a coffin or wooden box with the top closed? Please answer as it really concerns me. Thank you so much for your site.It fully tells you the truth . Paula Ciccone <Mpciccone@aol.com> Va.Beach, Va. USA - April 26, 2003 Interesting and informative presentation of the cremation process. Why do you weight the body before cremation? What do you do with glasses, watches, rings, etc. on the deceased if not removed at the funeral home? What is the cost of a cremation? Wilton Anderson <wja@unique-software.com> Apple Valley , MN USA - April 24, 2003 Thanks for the info. Frank J. Olsovsky <folsovsky@ieccorporation.com> Austin, tx USA - April 22, 2003 My husband died April 10 and cremated April 11. I had asked the funeral director if they weighted the person before cremation and he said no. My husband had lost so much weight from his long illness, I wanted to know his weight. Reading the process is not as good as seeing the pictures. Thanks Doris M. Hunt USA - April 19, 2003 Thank You for having this site. It has really helped me to know how my loved one was taken care of.This helps me in doing the same process when I pass from this life. Thank You again. Judy Robison Jax, Fl USA - April 18, 2003 I am an architecture student. Our project is to design a crematorium with chapel, family visitation, reflexion area, etc.Information on prep and retort area, size requirements, location in the building,and any other helpful information would be appreciated. Your site and tour were very informative concerning the process. Thank you. Barbara Wilson <mbnsunny@comcast.net> Annapolis, MD USA - April 15, 2003 thanks for a very understanding tour, and this does help if you have a case with the tri state creamatory there are some things you showed me that wasn't done in my family case but i understand that creamation is a fast easy way and you don't have to be buried in the ground if you don't want to , me my self i want creamated and i want spreaded over my fathers gave and thanks to this tour i'll still keep my planes of being creamated , but you should put this site where more people can find it thanks melissa melissa <melissaogles@charter.net> resaca, ga USA - April 14, 2003 Your site answered alot of questions for me. I will be creamated upon my death. I feel it is much more humane than being buried in the ground. Ronnie Rook <rookra@yahoo.com> Memphis, TN USA - April 11, 2003 I have been thinking about this for many years now.But I wasn't sure about the procedure. This tour helped me understand more what the process is. I might stop and visit you. Thank you deya <labella_999@yahoo.com> phx, az USA - April 11, 2003 very nice site...:) alfie baena <alfie_baena@yahoomail.com> dumaguete, phil - April 11, 2003 Just looking for information on cremation and saw your sight. Now I will read it. Nancy Combs USA - March 5, 2003 Thank you for the wonderful tour, my mother was recently cremated and I also plan to be cremated. This was very informative and helpful, and you all are so very thoughtful for providing this tour. Robbie C. Raney <rcraney@aol.com> Griffin, GA United States - March 4, 2003 My father past away ressrntly and I want to know the prosses Federico O, Zambrano <foz@elaguacatal.com.mx> Monterrey, N:L: Mexico - March 4, 2003 My dad passed away last week & was cremated. I explained to my mom what the procedure to cremation is & I think it helped her understand a little better. I'm so thankful for a site like this that takes the mystery away about cremation. Valerie McPherson Fallon, Nv USA - March 4, 2003 i just had a father-in-law creamated,,,i'm interested in the laws and process. kathy miller <katbird103@hotmail.com> jackson, ohio USA - March 3, 2003 Your Tour was very helpful to me in explaining the process. However I was looking for deeper answers. I was trying to find out once retory has started what happens inside this camber? Is the body creamated by an intense heat dehydrating the body ar is the body actually touched and burnt to flames. I thank you for your time . Belinda White Belinda White <bwhite136@earthlink.net> Splendora, Tx USA - March 1, 2003 Thank you for your website. It has put some closure to my circumstances. Thank you Fran Fran Litto-Grundies <flitto@sbcglobal.net> Lakewood, OH USA - February 28, 2003 Thanks for the tour Arthur A. French III <a.a.french@att.net> Buford, GA USA - February 25, 2003 Very informative and concise. Good to see the "myth" taken out of the process V Lawrance <vlawrance@fcb.wa.gov.au> Fremantle, WA Australia - February 23, 2003 Just wanted to see what happens when being creamated, just had my dad done, was wondering about the process, very scary, but necessary. Laurel Desrosiers <lauraleed@hotmail.com> Cornwall, Ont Canada - February 18, 2003 I am grateful for your most informative site. You have removed a lot of questions.Thank you so much. Robert J. O'Brien <bobox@cableone.net> Sherman, Tx USA - February 18, 2003 Iread many positive comments on your cremation process during a search of google.com. Interested to read further Barbara Boswell Bellevue, WA USA - February 17, 2003 Seeking more information about the creamatory process. M. A. Roberson <MARobersn@cs.com> Memphis, TN USA - February 12, 2003 Wonderfull site. Great promotion of the process of Cremation. kris <krisw@lismore.nsw.gov.au> Lismore, NSW Australia - February 9, 2003 Excellent presentation from beginning to end. Very informative for people in general planning their own funeral. John Puzyr <lightkeeper007@earthlink.net> linden, nj USA - February 6, 2003 My husband's cremains are entombed in your mausoleum. One of the people who work there offered to take me on a tour when I had the entombment done, but at the time I didn't have much time. I was wondering: when my husband was cremated, they used a steel coffin. I often wondered about that. There seems to be some difference of opinion as to whether or not a coffin should be used or not. Thank you for having this on the internet. Mary Ann Endre <maendre@aol.com> Cottonwood, AZ USA - February 3, 2003 My Grandmother recently died and it seemed so surreal to me how she could be in the urn. As a teen death is always surreal, but when the deceased isn't right there in front of you in a casket it can be even harder to grasp. I thank you for your tour of the cremation process and now feel more comforted. I now have a better understanding of where Grandma is. Kim <kittykat_diva55@hotmail.com> Supply, NC USA - February 3, 2003 Excellent Site - Informative, In Good Taste. I have bookmarked it to show to clients who have questions about the cremation process. Well Done John Kaus <mvfunerl@bigpond.net.au> Mudgee, NSW Australia - January 29, 2003 A very informative and demystifying tour. Congratulations on being objective and factual. Veronica Lawrance South Perth, WA Australia - January 28, 2003 I found your web site from links of the NSW Public Cemeteries website, www.public-cemeteries.net You site shows what is a very matter of fact, detailed, but simple process. Many people will find your site of great use. Waverley Cemetery <Cemetery@waverley.nsw.gov.au> Sydney, NSW Australia - January 27, 2003 Our grandad (ronald todd) passed away on february 1998 he was loved and missed by alot of friends and family. Me ashley woodcock went to the funeral and watched him go behind the curtain and get cremated. The lady that did the service read a poem out for ashley it was very upseting me carly hyke did not go to the funeral because it would of been to upseting for me. carly hyke and ashley woodcock <carlyhyke207@hotmail.com> scunthorpe, N.L england - January 26, 2003 when my dad died (lindsay cooper) i went to the funeral and watched him get buried i was very upset but when i found out abou your website i decided to find out about it. scott woodcock age 10 scunthorpe scottwoodcock <woodcock_scott@hotmail.com> scunthorpe, n.l england - January 26, 2003 I would like to learn more about the cremation process. Coleen Khayali <khayali4@att.net> Kiawah Island, SC USA - January 19, 2003 Your "tour" is excellent. I will be referring clients to it. Laura Allman Infinity Memorial Systems of AZ Cremetion Technologies, Inc. 623-266-2288 Laura Allman <pathways_health@hotmail.com> Peoria, AZ USA - January 19, 2003 My father was cremated yesterday, your site helped me to understand better exactly what happned to his body. Thank you so much Donna <lizardchick@ijustdontcare.com> Waukegan, Il USA - January 17, 2003 I have been looking all over the internet tonight trying to find something with pictures to illustrate the cremation process. I just had my dog cremated and was curious about what happened to her. Thank you for your help. I feel a lot better knowing just what was done to my dog. Kristina <daria5363@aol.com> Los Angeles, CA USA - January 16, 2003 Very informative Niki UK - January 9, 2003 My cousin was cremated after she took her life and this put me at ease with what exactly happened to her body. Thank you. Jessica USA - January 7, 2003 Had alot of Questions, and you seemed to answer them all Melissa Gentile <cherry73@ptd.net> Jim Thorpe, pa USA - January 3, 2003 My best friend (my Mom) passed away Christmas night. My 14 year old daughter wants to watch the cremation. Your website provided information that I could not. Thank you. Even my 9 year old was able to understand the process. Catherine Madison <Catherine.Madison@luke.af.mil> Glendale, AZ USA - December 28, 2002 I had my wonderful Chow dog/14 yrs. old cremated, last summer~~It nearly killed me, to loose him, I have his ashes now, but, was told, that the skulls of humans and dogs, are too thick to be cremated, and are disposed of by other means. I was wondering just what, or where, are all the skulls disposed of ?? Could I have requested and gotten the skull from the remains ( cremated ) of my pet, if not, why ?? I want to continue to use this process, with my additional pets, when the time comes, however, I hate to "think" I didn't recieve all of the remains from my pet. Thank you, for you assistance in answering these questions. Sincerely, jennie jennie <jlong@qx.net> Lexington, Ky. USA - November 26, 2002 You should be very proud of your facility. Super professional and consumer friendly. A definite cut above. Suzy Suzy O'Donnell <suzod1@aol.com> Richmond, IN USA - November 26, 2002 My Father was cremated at your facility today. The staff were very respectful and compliant with my desire to see him one last time and to witness the initiation of the cremation process. I did have one concern however. When your facility first opened a gentleman (I believe it was Paul Messenger) geva a televised tour. During the tour he dispalyed a box containing various artificial hip and knee joints that were all tossed together unceremoniously in a communal box. My Dad suffered from servere rheumation arthritis all of his life and had artificial hips, knees and fingers. I asked the young gentleman to insure that they were disposed of in a dignified and proper manner and not tossed in a scrap box. He assured me that this would happen and though I have no way other than his word to verify that this happened, I must admit that I found the rememberance of that video still hauntilngly friesh in my mind. I will however give your staff the benefit of the doubt in this matter as overall they were quite understanding and rescectful of my Father and myself. Brian S. Griffin <Sonogriff21@aol.com> Chandler, AZ USA - November 26, 2002 Thanks. Very informative. I was concerned that more than one body was cremated at a time and that the ashes were a mixture of several entities. Your website has put my mind at ease. Thanks again Rhonda Tavani Perth, WA Australia - November 21, 2002 I have always considered being creamated when I die. Now I am certain of it. Thank you Richard E. Prevo Grain Valley, mo USA - November 17, 2002 NICE SITE,,,,,LEARNED A LOT,,,, RON V <GREENACRESHERE@WMCONNECT.COM> RI USA - November 17, 2002 This was very informative,thank you.Many years ago while hunting in Pa. I ran across an old family cemetary in the mountains. The headstone of a man who died very young read; Death is a Debt of Life that even you must pay. andrew <tatonka42@att.net> wilkes-barre, pa USA - October 27, 2002 I visited your site for a school project. I have already visited a cemetary and crematorium in person, but I have to say this site was just as informative. Thanks. stephanie Findley USA - October 26, 2002 Very informative! I found this site to be excellent in explaining the creamation process. The picture were great in helping understand the proceedure. Thank you! Tanya <tanya_a27@hotmail.com> Henderson, NV USA - October 20, 2002 Would like info on getting started in the buisness!!!! Kenning E. Jiron <cav3102@aol.com> Denver, Co USA - October 14, 2002 I was glad to find your website. My best friend has requested to be cremated and this will be done shortly. I had a lot of questions that your website answered. Thank you-- April Hern <april@arkansas.net> Camden, AR USA - October 13, 2002 very infomative site on a taboo subject treated in a nce way andrew <andrew.knights1@ntlworld.com> great yarmouth, united kindom - October 5, 2002 Looking into creamation Marshall Ciarlino <ciarlino@worldnet.att.net> Phoenix, AZ USA - October 5, 2002 This is very informative and interesting. James Baugus <jamesmb3@hotmail.com> Wynne, AR USA - September 27, 2002 This was so informative. Thank you Monica Gibbs USA - September 24, 2002 Thank you very much for your website. It will provide my family some comfort. Sincerely, The Camachos Guam Daniel M. Camacho <eka@ite.net> Agana Guam, GU USA - September 24, 2002 we recently had our beloved dog harley cremated and would like to know more about the procedure. nancy hoffman <nanharken@yahoo.com> sterling heights , mi USA - September 23, 2002 Thanks for answering a lot of questions. For showing the pictures and the information. Tammy <tammyg@centurytel.net> COTTON PLANT, Arkansas USA - September 21, 2002 For me, it was a learning experience. Judy S. Etheridge St. Petersburg, Fl USA - September 20, 2002 Very interesting. After hearing that football great - Johnny Unitas will go to a creamatory...I wanted to know the steps... Thanks for the education. FB Pakrville, MD USA - September 19, 2002 looking for info on creamation process and if there is an option to bury the ashes,if so is the pruchase of a plot necessary? nancy cowell <nap_123@msn.com> westport, ma USA - September 18, 2002 your site was very helpful in understanding the process, which is not well know. thank you for a tasteful site. kary hoopes <dkhoopes4@aol.com> provo, ut USA - September 15, 2002 what kind of education does it take to be a creamationist???? Linda Cooper <308_31063@msn.com> Bossier City, La. USA - September 7, 2002 Very informative - thank you!!!!! Joan E. Smith <jesarizona@cox.net> PHX, AZ USA - August 23, 2002 Just trying to see how it is supposed to be done as compared with how Tri-state Crematory did it Thanks for the tour Lynette House <lynettehouse3@hotmail.com> Decherd, TN USA - August 23, 2002 Thank you for a wonderful informative tour. My husband was cremated in Las Cruces in August of 2002 and now I know what procedures were taken just by looking into your website. Gloria C Pacheco <GPartist@yahoo.com> Las Cruces,, NM USA - August 15, 2002 Found alot of very useful informaton. Many thanks to everyone. Hope Kinder Cleveland, Oh USA - August 9, 2002 How does one go about getting certified as a creamationist?What kind of schooling is involved if any? Robert O'brien <b.m.smith@att.net> Garfield, N.J USA - August 6, 2002 since I am not aware of which crematory my grandfather was sent to...I can only hope and pray, that most would present the same dignity as yours. I am very sad and uneasy this was his choice but I thank you for your information on such a difficult subject that most do not know the answers to. Your page has saved me from not all, but alot of nightmares. Thank you kim tramutola <kimmpossible@aol.com> staten Island , ny USA - August 4, 2002 You have a beautiful and very fabulous place. I still have a few questions, because we live an another state and its laws may be a little different. Judy Sagona <jssagona@internet8> Houma, La. USA - August 3, 2002 Very informative site. I was told that large bone fragments were disposed off to landfill and small ashes were then placed in a box. This site has helped to correct that mith.. Thansks! Tim Dobson <tdobson@bbiinc.com> Oshawa, On Canada - July 25, 2002 thats cool! Mamta Singh <thugxangel85@aol.com> Diamond Bar, CA USA - July 24, 2002 Thank you for making this presentation available. My grandson recently passed away and he was cremated. I didn't really know for sure what the cremation process involved or what anything inside a crematory looked like. I can't say you've put my mind at ease, but I can say I have been well informed. Thank you. Pam Coleman, MI USA - July 22, 2002 Thank you for the wonderful tour. It really cleared up some questions that I had. Dena Gray <denasfantasyfarm@hotmail.com> Spotsylvania, VA USA - July 13, 2002 We are currently in the process of visiting crematories and reporting our findings back to our members. Thank you for professionally and objectively describing the process of cremation. Erda Hillmann President Funeral Consumers Alliance of Houston erda hillmann <fcah@swbell.net> houston, tx USA - June 30, 2002 thank you ..you really helped me understand what i had done to my husband..there is just one thing that i was not ready for it was that it takes 1-3 hours to finish the whole process.i always thought that it was only minutes.thank you that tour was very understanding for my children too tammy <sexywendy666@aol.com> southbridge, mass USA - June 28, 2002 what is heaven andrew corns <cornsandrew@hotmail.com> walsall, uk - June 24, 2002 I was touring your web-site and that was a good tour and explanation of the cremation process but I would like to ask because I have spoken to some individuals and I wanted to know if it is true that when you creamate a deseased is it true that in the process of the creamation that their vocal chords can be heard while they are being creamated? I would really like to know if this is true. Thanks Naomi <naomiv@navixrad.com> Weston, fl USA - June 9, 2002 My lifelong friend was cremated today in Wichita Kansas. Your website has eased my worry as to what was done to her. Thank You Sara Ramsey <donalds@pld.com> Scott City, Ks. USA - June 9, 2002 I AM CONFUSED IS CREMATION A "FIRE" PROCESS OR "BAKING"?? THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP Schultz <LHSBAS@YAHOO.COM> GSO, NC USA - June 7, 2002 Informative! Where are you located? Daniel T. Rakoske <drakosk1@twcny.rr.com> Manlius, NY USA - June 6, 2002 I found your tour interesting and informative. Just a question: How long does it take the bone fragments to cool before becoming cremains? Thank you. Sharon <sdiz1@midwest.net> Marion, IL USA - June 2, 2002 Thank you for providing this information. You have helped to firm up my decision to request cremation for myself and to encourage others in that decision. Lin USA - May 31, 2002 I own and operate Meadowlawn Mem Pk.in San Antonio. We do 600 interments and 1400 cremations annually. I would like to tour your facility. Your website is great. I will call this summer. Thanks. Craig Cates Craig Cates <ccates6625@aol.com> San Antonio, TX USA - May 29, 2002 Hi, That was a very awesome tour,I wonder if you could give me some advise about having a creamatory.Are there alot of things to deal with in the community.Is the equipment very very costly.Was there any training,you had to go threw.Would you discourage someone to get in the feild.Do you find what you do rewarding.Thanx for the great information. Dusty Carlson <dhidde@up.net> Iron River, mi USA - May 28, 2002 We thought the tour was very interesting and informative. It helped us to understand the process of cremation. We plan to be cremated. Thank you for allowing us to visit your website. Sincerely, Al & Marion Bates Alvin R. & Marion F. Bates <albates@worldnet.att.net> Austin, TX USA - May 27, 2002 very informative and answered a lot of questions. Sharron Landon <OLEJESS1@msn.com> Liberty, Mo USA - May 26, 2002 IT CLEAR UP A FEW THINGS MY WIFE AND I WAS WANDERING ABOUT. THANK YOU JESSE LANDON <OLEJESS1> LIBERTY, MO USA - May 25, 2002 Excellent information. Thank you. Dr.C.C,Chandler <cchandler> Woodcreek, Tx USA - May 25, 2002 My brother was just cremated and I want to thank you for allowing me a website to view the process. I needed to know to make the decision for myself. God Bless You! Stacy Gautier Newark, DE USA - May 18, 2002 My mother, Elizabeth Herschkorn, recently passed away (about 48 hours ago to be precise) and I was curious as to what actually happened when someone was cremated, since that was my mothers' wish. Your tour was very educational, and I passed it on to my other family members so that they could see what it was like. Thank you. Jane Jane E. Irvan <janeirvan@yahoo.com> Galt, CA USA - May 17, 2002 Wow! Thanks for the informative slide show. I'm 41 and have always thought cremation is the way to go. You took away the creepy inferno visions I've had. And you used a cute guy instead of someone resembling Lurch of the Addams Family! Your facility is impeccably clean. I think I'll stop by our local crematory here in El Cajon and take a look. It's always in trouble for excess 'emissions' and we often see puffs of black smoke mingling with the steam of the Jack in the Box next door. (I'm not kidding! It's right on I-8 before El Cajon). Yours seems to be state of the art is this the norm for the industry? Thanks again. LISA MCDADE <mcfamily@cox.net> San Diego, CA USA - May 15, 2002 I AM WRITING TO GET INFORMAION REGARDING CREMATION. I AM A VICTIM. I WAS GIVEN THE WRONG CREMAINS OF MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE NO CLOSURE. Carol Elliott <mspappad@aol.com> Cincinnati, OH USA - May 13, 2002 Thank you very much for the interesting tour! I always wondered how cremation was done. My grandfather was cremated. My grandma his wife is on her last few days of life and she is also getting cremated. So I just wanted to find out exactky how. Because I imagined this whole totally ugly vision. Thanks again and It is so clean. Probably yours is the few ones that are to. Vanessa Orange, ca USA - May 10, 2002 I don't have any yet Lisa Jordan <jordan.lisa@worldnet.att.net> West Memphis, AR USA - May 9, 2002 As you can see I am visiting your site from Canada. Having been in the funeral profession for a time,I must congratulate you on a wonderful,comprehensive, professional and tasteful accounting of the cremation process. It is very clear and to the point and i am certain must calm people's fears upon watching the presentation. Good for you. Honesty IS the Best Policy. Sincerely Normand McDonald Normand McDonald <chrisa@nb.sympatico.ca> Fredericton, NB Canada - April 25, 2002 i found your website very nice. my mother was victim of the noble ga tri state crematory and i am just trying to get some closure while i am waiting for her to be id. i am so glad there is a place that treat a person with the respect that they deserve. patty shirley <bestfr1303@aol.com> omaha, ne USA - April 23, 2002 Very informative and helpul! Thank you very much for the information you have provided! Katie McCormick <km333598@ohiou.edu> Athens, OH USA - April 19, 2002 what percentages of deceased are cremated, and what is the projection in the future t e wolfe sr <tommywolfe70032@yahoo.com > arabi , la usa - April 14, 2002 Dear Sirs, I found your site very informative. Cremation is an option my family has recently choosen. My aunt was cremated in October 2001 and my mother was cremated Feb.17, 2002. Your site answered many questions for me. I will also be cremated when my time comes. Thank You, Ronnie Rook Ronnie Rook <Piddlesdad50@Yahoo.com> Memphis, TN USA - March 29, 2002 Most informative. Lost my 19 yr old son 4 months ago; wonder if he was handled with the same care and professionalism as you described. Robin Ragan <robinragan@hotmail.com> San Diego, CA USA - March 27, 2002 I have always wondered how a body is cremated. When I first came to this site I had my question answered. Thank you for this very informative site. My parents plan on being cremated when their time comes & I couldn't find a site that detailed the cremation process until I came to this site. Although I live in Nevada, I'm sure that the cremation process is similar to that of other states. Again, thank you for this site. Valerie McPherson Fallon, NV USA - March 22, 2002 VERY INTERESTING....I AM SURPRISED THAT EVERYTHING WAS SO ....CLEAN. THANKS. Nick <chevyblues197@prodigy.net> Corpus Christi, tx USA - March 22, 2002 THE TOUR I TOOK ON YOUR WEBSITE WAS VERY INTERESTING IT HAS ANSEWERED A LOT OF MY QUESTIONS I HAD FOR MY FUNERAL PROVIDER IT IS NICE TO HAVE A COMPANY THAT TAKES TIME TO SHOW THE PUBLIC THE STEPS IN THIS TYPE OF NEED THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS TOUR IF ALL POSSIBLE COULD YOU SEND ME A VIDEO OR INFO SO I COULD SHARE WITH MY FAMILY ALSO IS THERE A FUNERAL HOME NEAR ME THAT I COULD VEIW A LIVE CREMATION THANKS Robert Roncelli <nursecharming@msn.com> Thornton, co USA - March 18, 2002 Strongly believe in cremation. However, have just read about toxicity from retorts: mercury from fillings, dioxins, PCBs. Most countries in Europe do not allow cardboard, compressed woods, plastic, clothing or anything with lead based paint to enter retorts. Comments please. Laura Cayford <LCayford@peoplepc.com> Asbury Park, NJ USA - March 16, 2002 Thank you. Your presentation was excellent. Our society is contemplating a visitation to a crematory in the Knoxville area in the near future. --Kenneth S. Warren Secretary of the Board Funeral Consumers Alliance of East Tennessee Home address: Kenneth S. Warren 105 Evans Lane Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Kenneth S. Warren <2648@cris.com> Oak Ridge, TN USA - March 12, 2002 I WAS PLEASED TO READ THAT THE PROCESS IS TAKEN CARE OF IN A PROFESSIONAL,CARING Way TO PROVIDE EACH PERSON WITH DIGNITY AN RESPECT THEIR FAMILIES HOPED FOR.THANK YOU FOR SHOWING THE PROPER AND LEGAL WAY IT SHOULD DONE. MARY KIMBRO ATLANTA , GA USA - March 9, 2002 Your Website was very informative and demonstrated..Thank you for providing me with this alternative information.. Jerome Holyan <jholyan_2001@yahoo.com> Searcy, AR USA - March 9, 2002 I think yall did a wonderful job on your whole crematory tour. Quineshia Henry Talbot, Ga USA - March 8, 2002 I thought you did a wonderful job on the tour of the whole cremation process. It was very informative, especially with all the chaos in Noble GA. It is a hard thing to fathom but you helped answer my questions with the truth about the process. Thank you Wendy Pirkle <wnpirkle@cs.com> Moody, AL USA - March 7, 2002 I found your tour informative, however I still think that somwwhere along the way (with all the steps that you take) you are sure to misplace a few ashes. I guess I will be joing the worms (Not that that's Better) Julea <tb4998@aol.com> Greenwich, CT USA - March 6, 2002 Excellent presentation. We may well put your URL in our newsletter so that all our members can view the pictorial. Thanks for preparing it. Elliott Ryder <eryder@sonnet.com> Modesto, CA USA - March 4, 2002 Well done and a fair representation of the process. Clarence Youngren Sacramento, CA USA - March 3, 2002 Answered a lot of questions. Very informative. Paul D. West, Sr. North Creek, NY USA - March 3, 2002 excellent, the local crematory we use at our funeral home uses the same id system, wish more people took the time to look at the good in the death care profession instead of the few negative ones jim carder <jcarder@pcis.net> Cabool, mo USA - March 3, 2002 I am the president of the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Houston. Thank you for the visual tour. erda hillmann <fcah@swbell.net> houston, tx USA - March 3, 2002 Very informative. Paul Spray,MD <spray507@aol.com> Oakr Ridge, TN USA - March 3, 2002 want to know about process jane smith <smith@alltell.net> jefferson, ga USA - March 1, 2002 I NEED T O KNOW ABOUT THIS PROCESS FOR PERSONAL REASONS WAYNE HILL <AHILL999@AOL.COM> TRION, GA USA - February 26, 2002 I have to do a research assignment on crematory for Phx College. I had a totally diffrent image in my head on how this was done thanks for the tour. Shay <sblache@hpbstore.com> phoenix, az USA - February 25, 2002 Thanks for a great site! Very informative and the pictures are great! Thanks again. Staci Slaughter <stacipfp@hotmail.com> Portsmouth, OH USA - February 24, 2002 This website was exactly what I needed to answer many of my questions about cremation. Thank you for providing it. Martha Simpson USA - February 24, 2002 A very informative site. It certainly helped to see this following the horror in Georgia. You should be commended for your high degree of professionalism and caring. Martin Kosman <martyjk@nc.rr.com> Fayetteville, NC USA - February 24, 2002 A very informative site. Thank you! Nantambu Satchidananda <Handsomedred@aol.com> Hartford, CT USA - February 23, 2002 serching for answers for a Paul Barker cremated thru Buckner Rush funeral home in Cleveland .he died in the year 1992-1994 Lee Swindle <swindlelany@aol.com> fort Oglethorpe, Ga USA - February 22, 2002 We were all just curious on the whole process. Looked Nice Emily Tonya Heather Kat & Mrs. Jones Gore, Ok USA - February 22, 2002 No comments. Warren C. Liechti <wcliechti@msn.com> Phoeix, AZ USA - February 22, 2002 While I appreaciate your professional methods, It is hard to believe that the State would not make this a requirement for all creamatories. How could any business be given that much responsibility without a certain amount of legal concerns. Although these people have passed on, their remains should still be treated with some since of dignity. I not only hold the owner's responsible, I hold the state as responsible. Someone else knew that these practices were bein allowed and I believe it's been going on for much longer than it's being reported, even prior to the last 20 years Thank you for being a responsible business, especially when it relates to human dignity. B. North Atlanta, Ga USA - February 20, 2002 Informative!!! Wilfred A Revering <wrevering@yahoo.com> Ham Lake, MN USA - February 20, 2002 I WAS JUST CURIOUS ABOUT HOW CREMATIONS WERE DONE AFTER THE TERRIBLE THING THAT HAPPENED IN GEORGIA. YOUR WEB-SITE WAS VERY INFORMATIVE. THANK YOU!! VALERIE HOPKINS <MISSVAL66@AOL.COM> WASHINGTON, DC USA - February 20, 2002 I just wanted to commend you on the fine job you have done on explaining the creamation process. As you can see from my address, I live near the Tri-State Crematory. This is a scar that will not soon be forgotten. I can see from the information you have provided that if every crematory followed the procedures and record keeping you do it would never happen. Especially by working closely with the funeral homes. I hope your industry will soon overcome this horrible nightmare one individual has caused. T Steven Lacy <Jslshadow@aol.com> Chattanooga, tn USA - February 20, 2002 thank you for the very informative site. learned alot about the cremation process. thank you for "teaching" people in what exactly happens. lisa collins <lisacollins80@aol.com> Texas city, tx USA - February 20, 2002 Thank you for putting this up and for doing so in a tasteful and informing matter. Rich Southerland Sacramento, CA USA - February 19, 2002 I really enjoyed the tour. Please show more pictures I really was fascinated. Thanks. You do wonderful work keep it up. Megan Wihlm <megwlm20_26@hotmail.com> Greene, IA USA - February 19, 2002 Thanks for removing myths and making a mysterious, taboo subject something that is informative and will help to make the decision to be cremated or buried. Kathy Tyler, Tx USA - February 17, 2002 just gathering info about choices that I have ....since I dont want to be buried in a casket 6 foot under the ground joel mathias <bakerboy@csint.net> south bend, in USA - February 16, 2002 all my relatives who live in phoenix want to be creamated i found this tour very informative because i have heard stories about creamation shawn <computernerd1732@aol.com> phoenix, az USA - February 16, 2002 Very nice educational tour of the cremation process. Kev in Davis <davisk@spjc.edu> St Petersburg, FL USA - February 14, 2002 Great site. Was that Henry Rice in the tour of the crematory. He owes me money! ha David Bowman <dbowman@auroracasket.com> Clemmons, NC USA - February 12, 2002 Outstanding tour! Its been awhile since I have been at your facility but its impressive as always! keep up the great job Jim.. Daryl Sawdy <daryl.sawdy@sci-us.com> Phoenix, AZ USA - February 7, 2002 Thank you for this tour and pictures. My brother in laws Mom was recently cremated and it is my own mothers wishes to be cremated. This was extremely helpful in knowing what happens. Takes the mystery out of this process. Definitely this has added comfort to my mind knowing what will happen when Mom passes. JAMES <JAMESHING@YAHOO.COM> SEATTLE, WA USA - February 2, 2002 A retired engineer. I was curious as to the process. Thank You. W. Smith <nevland@jps.net> Nevada City, CA USA - January 28, 2002 i have always feared being cremated, but this past week a very dear person died and was cremated. this made me wonder exactly what happens and now after taking your tour, i know. It was very informative. Thank you. lori patterson <loricolette@yahoo.com> livingston, tx USA - January 24, 2002 My sister-in-law was recently cremated and I was upset. Thanks to your website and information I do feel a little better. Brenda Lott <dutebaby@aol.com> cataula, ga USA - January 19, 2002
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