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cremation chamber [1 record]

Record 1 2015-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
  • Funeral Services
CONT

The cremator is a specially designed machine with a cremation compartment called a retort. ... Cremation works by placing a body inside of a cremation container. The container is then placed inside of the cremator retort and heated to 800-1000 degrees Celsius for approximately 2 to 2-1/2 hours.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
  • Pompes funèbres
CONT

La crémation est réalisée en plaçant le défunt dans un cercueil ou un autre conteneur [et celui-ci est] placé dans une chambre ou cornue de crémation, où il est soumis à une chaleur intense et des flammes.

Spanish

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