To prevent the risk of explosions and the release of carcinogens or fumes during cremations, a number of things are not allowed to be placed within caskets. The list below covers items that cannot be placed in the caskets. Should you wish to place these types of items in for the service, they must be removed before the casket is received by the crematorium.
- aerosol or flammable containers
- alcohol
- ammunition, explosive material or guns
- animals
- batteries
- books or excessive paper
- crash helmets and hardhats
- crockery
- die cast metals, aluminum and copper (large items only)
- electronic devices
- footwear made from PVC/rubber
- flags
- florist oasis
- garden tools (spades, forks etc)
- glass (bottles, vases, picture frames, etc)
- golf clubs
- illegal substances
- jewellery (except wedding rings)
- laptop computers
- lighters
- mattresses
- mobile phones
- money
- motorcycle leathers, helmets
- pacemakers
- pressurised containers
- products containing polystyrene foams
- products that are volatile
- prosthetic limbs
- PVC (in all forms)
- soft toys over 300mm long
- wet suits and surfboards
- wire
When you are preparing a loved one for cremation, please make sure none of the above items are included or inform your funeral director so that they can be easily removed by them or the family before cremation.
