Diamonds and Cremation - By: Dan Brathers

The death of a loved one can be very difficult to handle. Sometimes we forget that death is inevitable but when it comes to a loved one, it packs an enormous punch which bruises our feelings. With that being said, there are primarily two ways to properly dispose of the deceased's remains; burial or cremation. Now let's consider cremation for a second. We know that cremation is a way of burning the remains into ashes, correct? Well, many people aren't aware that one major element in the human body is carbon. This element is the major element in diamonds. You get where I'm going with this. Ashes can be made into diamonds.

Seems a bit weird, doesn't it? If not to you, then it does to me. The idea of "wearing" a deceased relative or a loved one kind of creeps me out. Don't get me wrong, I love all my relatives and loved ones. However, I'm the type the person that can only be around them for a limited time. This limited time allows me to not get on their nerves and vice versa. So my question is, if I don't want to be around them 24/7 while they're alive, why would I want to do that while their deceased?

But that's just me. I'm quite sure everyone doesn't feel this way and like the idea of having their loved one go with them everywhere they go, even in death. This is very understandable and I wouldn't question anyone who would want to do this. In theory, it seems like a great way of still being with your loved one.

So, how does this happen? Usually, several ounces of ash are placed in a crucible that is brought to a temperature at about 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit. This allows the other elements besides the carbon to oxidize. The heating remains for a few weeks until the carbon has turned into graphite. The graphite is placed in a core with a metal catalyst and a diamond seed crystal. The core is placed in a diamond press and the temperature is brought to about 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit with the pressure brought to 800,000 pounds per square inch. This turns the graphite into a crystal. After this, you can decide what kind of design you would like or how you want the crystal cut.

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