Tag Archives: What is Cremation?

What is Cremation? An Interview with Michael Tom

A crematory operator lets us peek behind the door to answer our questions about the cremation process
Posted on August 16, 2014 by Aurora Wells (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today SevenPonds speaks with Michael Tom at Pacific Interment in Emeryville, California. Pacific Interment is one of the few cremation services in California that offers witnessing. Get the nitty-gritty on cremation from Michael Tom, who oversees cremation at their East Bay crematorium. … Continue reading →

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Since When Does Cremation Not Include Fire?

Hey Cremation Association of North America (CANA), what's up with the new definition of "cremation"?
Posted on July 14, 2014 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

I write this with the greatest of disappointment. As a former CANA (Cremation Association of North America) member for many years, I’m discouraged by the organization having allowed a redefinition of “cremation” to sometimes not include fire. Come on CANA … Continue reading →

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