Is cremation possible for the obese?

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I know that a lot of the cremation chambers are not large enough to accommodate larger bodies, especially those of the obese.

But even if there are such things, is it even a viable option?

Add to that, does it really affect the way that the body decomposes in the cremation oven?

Geno · Accepted Answer

They tried that about seven years ago.

The body STILL hasn't burned out yet!

John the Buddhist,-Lotus fan 卐卐 · Answer

yes, I saw a documentary in which a 1200 pound man was cremated. I think he fit in a standard cremation thingy.

solarius · Answer

A friend of mine who was morbidly obese died and was cremated. I'm not sure about the specifics of it, but yes, it's possible.

Coop 366 · Answer

Are you sure you want to know what they do if you very heavy or real tall? Once I am through with this body they can freeze dry it and grind it up for fertilizer.

Anonymous · Answer

ha! never thought of that. I just assumed the standard oven they use was pretty big.

Trigger · Answer

Fats are highly flammable: a body with high fat content would have no trouble getting burned to ashes.

Anonymous · Answer

They flat them with hammers, 
Or do you believe that they get cremated and they turn is ashes only of its cremation?
The hammers is the solution for both the ashes and the flattening

Anonymous · Answer

You need a freakin wheel-barrow for the ashes.

? · Answer

interesting inquiry. i do not know the answer. but I hope you'll rate me as the best answer anyway

Anonymous · Answer

They can cut you in half and feed you in a half at a time.

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Is cremation possible for the obese?

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