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Pacemaker
Many people carry artificial hip joints, knee joints, pacemakers, etc. inside them.
For a funeral or cremation, this is usually not a problem. Cantonal regulations or recommendations exist regarding pacemakers. Likewise, there are rules and regulations of crematoria in this regard.
Makers are qualified to remove pacemakers and thus comply with the rules and regulations of cemeteries, crematoria or cantons.
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May a cremation be performed if the deceased person has an artificial hip joint?
People with artificial joints for example hip joint, knee joint, stiffened back ect. may be cremated. These are removed from the ash.
Does a pacemaker have to be removed for burial in the ground?
In the case of burial in the ground, the pacemaker does not have to be removed. In terms of ecology, however, it makes sense to remove the pacemaker even in the case of burial in the ground.
Who is allowed to remove a pacemaker?
Physician, Institute of Forensic Medicine or qualified morticians.
Does a pacemaker need to be removed for cremation?
A pacemaker must be removed before cremation. Pacemakers explode at high heat and can damage the cremation oven or the fireclay inside the oven.
…pacemaker…insulin pump…gold tooth…
After cremation, the ashes are triaged. Scrap metal (e.g. coffin nails or metal from operations in the body) is sorted from the ashes by magnet. Precious metal (e.g. gold tooth, wedding ring) is emptied into the urn with the ashes. Artificial joints (e.g. hip, knee, stiffened back) are sorted out and disposed of.
May a cremation be performed if the deceased person has an artificial hip joint?
People who have artificial joints, hip joint, knee joint, stiffened back can be cremated.
What happens to an artificial hip joint after cremation?
The artificial joints are sorted out from the ashes and disposed of.