Chamber Maid For Cremation

Intrigued about cremation,
I sought GOOGLE to assuage curiosity
significant questions answered
clicking the following website
https://www.funeralwise.com/plan/
cremation/cremation-process/

though summarizing article
some oven death defying act,
yet summarization satisfactorily completed,
thus herewith briefly describes
kickstarting, mystifying, pulverizing...
tantalizing, yielding, enterprising, lasting,

yelping, holding, surviving dearly departed
1. deceased identified
2. official cremation authorized
affiliated with deceased
3. lifeless body prepared
4. medical devices removed

5. jewelry recovered
6. corpse secured
into burnable cremation receptacle
7. encased entity transferred
to retort i.e. cremation chamber
8. temperature range adjusted

between 1400 degrees -
1800 degrees Fahrenheit
9. 1.5 - 2 hours elapsed
10. magnet applied
residual metal removed

11. remains ground into ashes
12. once process completed
remains secured within urn
13. family representative entrusted
with ashes.

Burnt offerings distributed
ideally according to stated
wishes of beloved,
whose remembrance sustained

as tears expended
necessary to mourn
eventually sorrow lessened,
photographs visited
after crushing grief decreased.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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January 18, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Matthew, your poem takes a unique and informative approach to a contemplative subject. The detailed journey through the cremation process, portrayed with vivid verbs and imagery, creates a blend of fascination and solemnity. The ritualistic steps culminate in a poignant reflection on grief and remembrance. - Blessings, Daniel
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