There is record growth in the number of cremations. But more than any other way of treating a dead body cremation can arouse strong emotions, perhaps because destruction of the body is so quick and so complete.

This group is for anyone to share anything about cremation. Reasons for/against, details of the process, history, religious implications, psychological effects, creative ways of disposing of the ashes, environmental impacts, stories and poetry, crematorium architecture....

Debate and discussion is encouraged but please be sensitive to others feelings.