Why Older Cremation Machines Are Becoming Obsolete

It is daunting to imagine that the remains of our loved ones could be treated without dignity—raked, scattered, and collected in pieces. Yet this has been the reality of older cremation machines, where the process required staff to manually move the cadaver during cremation and then rake bones into a tray at the back once burning was complete. For years, this was the norm, but today, families expect and deserve better.

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the funeral industry in the Philippines, accelerating the acceptance of cremation nationwide. Almost overnight, demand for crematorium facilities rose, bringing with it an urgent need for better, faster, and more dignified cremation systems.

Older cremation machines, while once sufficient, quickly became outdated. They were not only time-consuming—taking three to four hours per body—but also required manual handling of remains, a gruesome task that stripped the process of dignity. Modern families, now more informed and discerning, seek solutions that honor their loved ones with both respect and efficiency.

Today, advanced cremation machines reflect this shift. By minimizing manual intervention and improving processing time, they ensure that the final moments of care are conducted with the dignity every family hopes for. What was once a matter of utility has become a matter of respect—because how we treat the dead says much about how we value the living.