What is the expected outcome of cremation in terms of physical remains?

The expected outcome of cremation in terms of physical remains is referred to as cremains. This term specifically describes the fine particles and remaining materials that result after the cremation process. During cremation, the human body is subjected to high temperatures that reduce it to its basic elements. As a result, the majority of organic matter is evaporated or combusted, leaving behind bone fragments.

These bone fragments are then processed into a finer consistency, resulting in what is known as cremains, which are often presented to the family in an urn or container. The use of the term "cremains" encompasses the entire product of the cremation, conveying not just the ashes but the totality of the remains processed post-cremation. While ashes and bone fragments may also be accurate in describing different aspects of the remains, the term "cremains" is the comprehensive term widely used in the funeral industry to refer to the end product of the cremation process.