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JJ_BPK · 12-10-2011, 05:27

More Fragments..

A few points:

There was/is a process for the disposal of Fragments at Dover Mortuary Affairs Operations
The family of the Warrior is informed and asked for their desires for disposition, to include Fragments..
The Fragments.. are cremated
The process was changed in 2008 from landfill to burial at sea.

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php...show_article=1

Still doesn't make me happy, but until there is more data, I will think positive and believe that the Fragments..
were similar to those from hospitals and morgues.

I would like to add a few points. We lost my Mom in September and her wishes were be to cremated. When I went to the crematorium, the owner reviewed the process. He assured me he was following the national standard.

The length of time required depends on the weight of the individual
After cremation, there will be Fragments.. of large joint bones that are put thru a crushing machine
ALL medical Fragments.. that use batteries (pacemakers) are removed before cremation and with permission, returned to the manufacture.
The family is asked for their preferred disposition of non-electrical Fragments.. (hip/joint replacements, dental appliances, war shrapnel...)
The family can watch from a viewing room.
The chamber is thoroughly cleaned and vacuumed after each use.

I did not ask, nor do I want to know, what happens to the dust in the vacuum..

Mom was inurned at Arlington National Cemetery. She was in the Army Nurses Corp during WW II. I have spent time reviewing their processes because of current problems...

My $00.0002

12-10-2011, 05:27	#10
JJ_BPK Quiet Professional Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 18 yrs upstate NY, 30 yrs South Florida, 20 yrs Conch Republic, now chasing G-Kids in NOVA & UK Posts: 11,901	More Fragments.. More Fragments.. A few points: There was/is a process for the disposal of Fragments at Dover Mortuary Affairs Operations The family of the Warrior is informed and asked for their desires for disposition, to include Fragments.. The Fragments.. are cremated The process was changed in 2008 from landfill to burial at sea. http://www.breitbart.com/article.php...show_article=1 Still doesn't make me happy, but until there is more data, I will think positive and believe that the Fragments.. were similar to those from hospitals and morgues. I would like to add a few points. We lost my Mom in September and her wishes were be to cremated. When I went to the crematorium, the owner reviewed the process. He assured me he was following the national standard. The length of time required depends on the weight of the individual After cremation, there will be Fragments.. of large joint bones that are put thru a crushing machine ALL medical Fragments.. that use batteries (pacemakers) are removed before cremation and with permission, returned to the manufacture. The family is asked for their preferred disposition of non-electrical Fragments.. (hip/joint replacements, dental appliances, war shrapnel...) The family can watch from a viewing room. The chamber is thoroughly cleaned and vacuumed after each use. I did not ask, nor do I want to know, what happens to the dust in the vacuum.. Mom was inurned at Arlington National Cemetery. She was in the Army Nurses Corp during WW II. I have spent time reviewing their processes because of current problems... My $00.0002 __________________ Go raibh tú leathuair ar Neamh sula mbeadh a fhios ag an diabhal go bhfuil tú marbh "May you be a half hour in heaven before the devil knows you’re dead"
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