If you have questions about Monarch Cremation Society or the cremation process, you may find the answer to your question below. If not, please call us at (314) 838-9100.
If you have questions about Monarch Cremation Society or the cremation process, you may find the answer to your question below. If not, please call us at (314) 838-9100.
A: Cremation is simply a process of reducing the human body to particles and bone fragments using high heat and flame. It is not the final disposition of the remains, nor is it a type of funeral service.
A: Depending on weight, cremation takes from two to three hours.
A: At the end of the cremation process, what remains are bone fragments. These bone fragments are then processed to a consistent size and placed into a temporary or permanent urn.
A: Cremated remains resemble coarse sand. They range in color from white to gray. The remains weigh between four and eight pounds.
A: Regulations only require a bag or box, but Monarch Cremation offers a variety of beautiful and affordable urns.
Yes. We have a comfortable, private viewing room connected to our crematory. The viewing room has a window that gives family members or friends the ability to witness their loved one being placed into the cremation chamber. The cremation chamber itself (also known as the retort) does not have windows to see inside during the actual cremation process.