'Ethics of Cremation and Religion'

Davies, Douglas J.

'Ethics of Cremation and Religion'

Davies, Douglas J.

Authors

Professor Douglas Davies douglas.davies@durham.ac.uk
Professor

Contributors

Rolf Lichtner
Editor

Citation

Davies, D. J. (1999). 'Ethics of Cremation and Religion'. In R. Lichtner (Ed.), Handbook on Cremation (55-73). Fachverlag des Deutschen Bestattungsgewerbes

Online Publication Date	Oct 5, 2012
Publication Date	Nov 30, 1999
Deposit Date	May 23, 2025
Pages	55-73
Book Title	Handbook on Cremation
ISBN	9783936057355
Public URL	https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/3959616
Publisher URL	https://www.isbn.de/buch/9783936057355/handbook-on-cremation
Additional Information	The Handbook on Cremation describes important aspects of cremation. The history of cremation is described by Todd van Beck, complimented by an article from Roger Arber about the development of cremation and statistical global cremation data and a description of the International Cremation Federation and its goals by the Secretary-General of the ICF, Henry J. Keizer. The ethical aspects of cremation are predominately focused on in the contributions of the following authors: Professor Davies writes about the ethical foundations of cremations in the religions; Jan Gabriels, MD, is the author of the legal and ethical aspects of the use of metals after cremation; Shoji Eguchi’s contribution gives a detailed description of cremation in Japan, and the planning and operational aspects for crematory are summarised by Peter McLean. Several detailed contributions cover the technological aspects of a crematorium. Designs for furnace constructions (Dr Gebhard Schetter, Dieter Zahn), designs for filter technology (Dr Ole Petzoldt), emissions and emission control (Benjamin Wiechmann/Markus Gleis), developments in filter techniques for crematoria and saving energy and sustainable development (Andrew Mallalieu), measuring and control technology for emission control (Bruno Vater) and sanitary requirements at crematories (Dr Gabriele Righi/Dr Edda Guareschi) provide a broad and extensive overview of today’s technology. The fourth part of the book is entitled “Standards and Qualifications”, which includes articles about the standardisation for crematories by Peter Plegnière, quality assurance for crematories by Svend-Jörk Sobolewski, professional formation and development concepts for crematory employees by Duncan McCallum, as well as educational aspects - now and in the future - by Dr Rolf Lichtner.