First of all, the background of the policy is based on the consideration of environmental protection and land resource conservation. With the growth of population and the acceleration of urbanization, traditional burial methods occupy a large amount of land resources, and also have a certain impact on the environment. Cremation, as a more environmentally friendly way to dispose of human remains, can effectively reduce land occupation and reduce environmental pollution.
However, the implementation of this policy has not been without its challenges. On the one hand, it challenges thousands of years of traditional funeral culture in China. In Chinese culture, burial is seen as a form of respect and remembrance for the deceased, while cremation is considered disrespectful to the deceased. As a result, this policy has been opposed and resisted by some parts of the population in some areas.
On the other hand, the implementation of the policy has also raised some technical and operational problems. For example, some crematoriums do not yet have the facilities and technical level to meet the expectations of the population for the cremation process. In addition, the fact that the family was unable to see the cremation process up close also made some people feel dissatisfied and uneasy.
Despite the controversy, the government has also taken a series of measures to alleviate people's concerns when pursuing this policy. First of all, the government has increased investment and renovation of crematoriums, and improved the technical level and service quality of cremation facilities. At the same time, the government is also actively promoting the concept of green burial, through publicity and education, so that more people can realize the importance of environmentally friendly funeral.
In addition, the government also encourages and supports various innovative burial methods, such as ecological burial, water burial, etc., to meet the needs of different groups. These emerging funeral practices are not only environmentally friendly, but also more humane, allowing for better respect and remembrance of the deceased.
Driven by policies, some regions have begun to try and implement new funeral methods. For example, some cities have introduced ecological burials, in which the ashes of the deceased are mixed with plant seeds and planted in specific memorial forests, which not only enables the natural return of the remains, but also adds a touch of green to the city.
However, there are still many challenges to the promotion and implementation of this policy. On the one hand, it is necessary to further increase publicity efforts to make more people understand and accept the new funeral method. On the other hand, it is also necessary to continuously improve relevant laws and regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of the people.
In general, the introduction of the funeral reform policy is a positive attempt, which not only helps to solve the problem of land resource shortage and environmental pollution, but also promotes the progress of social civilization. Although there will be some difficulties and resistance in the implementation process, as long as the government, society and the public work together, I believe that the best solution will be found to achieve the green transformation of funeral methods.
As an environmentally friendly treatment method promoted in modern funeral reform, cremation has obvious advantages in saving land resources and reducing environmental pollution, but there are also some problems that cannot be ignored in the process. Among them, the regulations prohibiting family members from watching at close range during the cremation process have aroused widespread attention and discussion.
First of all, the ban on viewing the cremation process is not due to the impersonal nature of the staff, but out of concern for the safety and health of the family. During cremation, the body burns at high temperatures, which produces a large amount of harmful gases and powders. These harmful substances include, but are not limited to, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen chloride, etc., and long-term inhalation of these substances may cause damage to the lungs and even increase the risk of cancer.
The harmful gases and powders produced during the cremation process mainly come from the tissues and organs of the deceased. When the body is burned at high temperatures, the fats, proteins and other substances inside it will decompose to produce harmful gases, and the minerals in the bones will also release harmful elements at high temperatures. In addition, clothing, ornaments and other items left on the body may also produce toxic substances during the burning process.
In order to ensure the safety and health of family members, crematorium staff usually take some measures to control and reduce the production of harmful gases and powders. For example, crematories are often designed with exhaust gas treatment and emissions in mind, by installing an efficient filtration system to filter harmful gases and powders before emitting them into the atmosphere. At the same time, the crematorium will also provide professional training to the staff to ensure that they can strictly follow the safety regulations during the operation process and reduce the harm to themselves and their families.
However, despite the measures taken at the crematorium, there is still a certain risk for family members to watch it up close during the cremation process. On the one hand, there may be some unexpected situations during the operation of the crematorium, such as excessive pressure in the furnace and sudden opening of the furnace door, which may pose a danger to family members who watch closely. On the other hand, even if the cremator's exhaust gas treatment system is able to filter most of the harmful substances, there may still be some trace amounts of harmful gases and powders escaping during the cremation process, posing a potential health risk to family members who watch it up close.
For this reason, crematorium staff will often advise family members to keep a certain distance during the cremation process or to watch through glass windows in a dedicated observation room. This ensures the safety of the family and allows them to witness the final farewell of their loved ones. At the same time, the crematorium will also provide some humanized services, such as playing soft music and providing psychological counseling, to alleviate the grief of family members.
In addition, in order to further ensure the safety and health of family members, some crematoriums have also introduced more advanced cremation technology and equipment. For example, some crematoriums use more efficient combustion systems and exhaust gas treatment systems that can complete the cremation process in a shorter time and reduce the generation of harmful gases and powders. At the same time, some crematoriums also adopt more environmentally friendly cremation methods, such as using biodegradable coffins and adding activated carbon, to reduce the environmental impact of the cremation process.
In general, the prohibition of close viewing by family members during the cremation process is based on the safety and health of family members. Crematorium staff also need to fully consider the emotional needs of families and provide more humane services and support when implementing this regulation. At the same time, crematoriums also need to continuously improve technology and equipment to improve the safety and environmental protection of the cremation process to reduce the impact on families and the environment.
When Sister Sun was cremated by her father, with a heavy heart and deep thoughts for her father, she decided to witness the whole process with her own eyes. However, what she experienced was far beyond her expectations. The moment she rushed into the cremation room, an indescribable stench and a strange aroma hit her face at the same time. She felt suffocated by the mixed scent, as if the harmful substances released during the cremation process were mixed with the perfume her father had used during his lifetime. Immediately afterward, she heard a sound similar to a whimper, which made her heart pound, as if her father was crying out for help.
Sister Sun's emotions were out of control in an instant, and she wanted to rush forward to stop all this, and wanted to pull her father out of the crematorium. But the staff stopped her in time and took her out of the cremation room. Even so, Sister Sun felt dizzy, nauseous, and even coughed up blood, apparently due to inhaling the harmful gases and powders produced during the cremation process.
The staff explained to Sister Sun some normal phenomena during the cremation process. They told her that the corpse was constantly expanding in high temperatures, and sometimes even exploded due to thermal expansion and contraction. To prevent this, the abdomen and chest cavity of the body are cut open with a special tool before cremation. After the crematorium is ignited, the clothes and hair on the body will be incinerated, the moisture on the skin will also evaporate, and the body will begin to dry up. Since there is not only water but also fat in the human body, not only will the temperature continue to rise during the burning process, but the staff will also turn the body over to help the body burn more comprehensively.
In addition, when the water contained in the corpse continues to evaporate, the muscles atrophy rapidly, and the corpse continues to writhe in the process, due to the atrophy of the muscles and nervous system, and even "sit up" suddenly, just like the scene of the sudden "corpse" in a horror movie. In addition, as the water in the corpse continues to evaporate, the gas contained in the body will also flow out of the mouth, which will push the vocal cords to shake, creating the illusion of pain and wailing.
The whimpering sound that Sister Sun heard was actually the norm when she was cremated. Cremation is burned at high temperatures, and the corpse itself is rich in a certain amount of oil and moisture, and as the temperature rises, the hair and clothes on the corpse will catch fire first, making a stabbing sound. When the temperature rises to a certain height, the blood, muscles, and internal organs of the person will gradually burn, and the corpse will make a loud noise. When the gas in the body flows out of the mouth, the sound produced by pushing the vocal cords may give people the illusion that the deceased is making a sound.
Sister Sun's experience is undoubtedly a profound psychological and physical double blow. Although these phenomena in the cremation process are the norm in the eyes of the staff, they are unbearable pain for the families. This also explains why family members are strictly forbidden to approach during the cremation process, not only to protect their safety, but also to avoid further psychological trauma for them. The staff at the crematorium are well aware of this, and they are doing their best to protect the feelings of the families and prevent them from suffering further damage in addition to their grief.
Preparation before cremation is an important part of ensuring that the remains are cremated with respect and dignity. However, these preparations are often a difficult psychological challenge for families to accept.
First of all, the body is repaired and made up so that the deceased can present a face as serene as possible during the farewell ceremony. The undertaker will clean the body and, if damaged, make appropriate repairs so that it remains as intact as possible. This process, although out of respect for the deceased, can be uncomfortable and heart-wrenching for families to see their loved one's body touched and altered.
Next, the body is dressed in a shroud and properly organized so that it can die in a dignified manner. The body was then placed in a coffin for a farewell ceremony. After the farewell ceremony, the body is sent to the cremation room after the family members take one last look at the deceased. Often, from this step, the family is no longer allowed to watch.
Preparation for cremation also includes more technical steps that can be extremely psychologically demanding for the family. For example, in order to prevent the internal organs from exploding due to high temperatures during the cremation process, the staff will make a cut on the abdomen of the body. In addition, in order to help burn the body more thoroughly, the staff will also pour an accelerant, such as diesel, on the body. Although these steps are necessary, families may experience unbearable pain and uneasiness if they witness them.
The temperature of the crematorium will rise rapidly, the clothing and hair on the body will be burned first, the moisture on the skin will also evaporate, and the body will begin to dry up. Since there is not only water but also fat in the human body, not only will the temperature continue to rise during the burning process, but the staff will also turn the body over to help the body burn more comprehensively. These details, if seen by family members, can trigger strong emotional reactions.
During cremation, the muscles and nervous system of the deceased body contract sharply in the heat, causing body parts to make movements, and may even produce sounds, such as those produced by vocal cord tremors, which may confuse and fear the family. Although these phenomena are normal reactions in the cremation process, for the family, they are a great test of the deceased's last dignity.
Overall, the preparation before cremation is complex and sensitive, and each step needs to be carefully handled to ensure that the deceased is respected. However, these steps are undoubtedly a psychological torment for the family. It takes time for families to accept and adapt to these changes, and crematorium staff also need to take into account the feelings of the families when performing these steps to reduce their psychological burden as much as possible. In this process, the support system of family members, such as the help of relatives, friends and professional counselors, is particularly important. With this support, families can better cope with the psychological impact of their pre-cremation preparations and get through this difficult time in a healthier way.
The humanization improvement of the cremation process and the change of social concepts are a complex and profound social topic. With the development of society and the continuous opening of people's concepts, cremation, as a funeral method, is also undergoing continuous improvement and change.
First of all, some shocking scandals, such as the theft of the ashes of the internet celebrity "Luo Xiaomei Maozi"23, have not only attracted widespread public attention, but also prompted the state to put forward rectification opinions on the cremation process of funeral homes. This incident exposed the management loopholes and moral hazards in the funeral industry, and triggered a deep reflection on the safety and dignity of funeral services. Since then, the relevant authorities have strengthened the supervision of the funeral industry, improved the transparency and standardization of the cremation process, and ensured that every deceased person can be treated with due respect and protection.
Secondly, with the enlightenment of social concepts and the progress of science and technology, cremation methods are constantly being improved in humanization. Some cities have introduced cremation monitoring rooms that allow families to watch their loved ones die in a safe environment by installing cameras. This improvement not only satisfies the family's desire to witness their loved one's final journey, but also avoids the psychological trauma that can be caused by the cremation process. In addition, some crematoriums have also introduced more advanced cremation technology and equipment, such as the use of secondary combustion technology, with other auxiliary measures to achieve the purpose of smoke elimination, deodorization and drying, which fundamentally solves the pollution of the cremation system to the environment.
However, the humanized improvement of the cremation process is not only the upgrading of technology and equipment, but more importantly, the respect and care for the family's feelings. Before cremation, the staff will carry out meticulous repairs, makeup and other preparations to make the deceased pass away with the most peaceful face possible. During this process, the emotional needs and psychological state of the family are put first, and the staff will provide the necessary psychological counseling and emotional support to help the family through this difficult time.
In addition, as society gradually opens up to the perception of death and funeral methods, cremation is gradually being accepted by more people. People are beginning to realize that no matter what kind of funeral method, its essence is a ritual process, respect and remembrance for the life of the deceased. In this process, the emotions of the family members have been vented and comforted, and their memories and thoughts of the deceased have been entrusted and inherited.
In general, the humanization of the cremation process and the change of social concepts are a continuous evolutionary process. With the development of society and the renewal of people's concepts, cremation methods are constantly innovating and improving. In this process, we should not only pay attention to the upgrading of technology and equipment, but also pay attention to the emotional needs and psychological state of the families, so that they can receive more respect and care during this difficult time. No matter what kind of funeral method, we should respect life with a heart of awe, remember the deceased, so that every life can bid farewell to this world in the most dignified way.