Talk:Cremation
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Teeth - teeth are not mentioned
editTeeth, fillings, dental implants are missing from the article. my understanding is that they break up like bone in modern crematory temperatures, but I’m uncertain about cremation using wood. nor do I have any sources to add this information to the article, but it feels needed for completeness. 207.229.170.204 (talk) 16:42, 13 October 2024 (UTC)
- See Cremation#Ash weight and composition. --jpgordon𝄢𝄆𝄐𝄇 20:39, 13 October 2024 (UTC)
- hello,
- You are mostly correct. The teeth do break up like bone due to the high temperature. Filling, dental metal and some implants do not break up and must be picked out before the pulverization process. The metal/dental fillings and implants are physically removed with a magnet or by manual sorting, and placed in a recycle bin.
- any questions about cremation, the process or the history, please feel free to contact me. I have been a crematory operator for over 20 years and a licensed mortician. 75.180.30.168 (talk) 00:16, 11 November 2024 (UTC)
Addition in Cremation Jewelry Section
editHello, I propose re-adding the article that was in the section on cremation jewelry to provide readers with information about this memorial option. specifically this area: This "cremation jewelry" is also known as funeral jewelry, remembrance jewelry or memorial jewelry.
"[What is Cremation Jewelry?](https://www.cherishedemblems.com/pages/what-is-cremation-jewelry),"
I believe it offers valuable insights and am surprised that it was removed. Brak.bean (talk) 18:41, 22 November 2024 (UTC)
- That citation is a marketing link. If there was reliable sourcing for it then in my opinion it could belong in the article. Oblivy (talk) 03:56, 23 November 2024 (UTC)
- So if that is the methodology why is this cited as as source when this is also a marketing link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cremation#cite_note-68
- https://scattering-ashes.co.uk/human-ashes-cremation-faqs-myth-busting/ Brak.bean (talk) 20:52, 25 November 2024 (UTC)
- Wikipedia is never going to be perfect as it's maintained by volunteers with a liberal editing policy. Usually if I notice a commercial link I'll remove it which I have already done for the one you identified. You can also look at WP:VENDOR for more information on commercial links. Oblivy (talk) 22:28, 25 November 2024 (UTC)