The truth about cremation: What really happens — and what it does for the soul

For many, cremation feels mysterious — or even a little scary. But here’s the thing: most of that fear comes from not knowing the facts.

Lauren, a former funeral home worker with over 2.5 million TikTok followers (@lovee.miss.lauren), is on a mission to demystify cremation. She’s seen firsthand the questions people are too shy to ask. And she’s not afraid to answer them.

How you can trust the ashes are really your loved one’s

The most common concern? “How can I be sure the ashes I get actually belong to my loved one?” Lauren explains that every body arriving at a crematory is tagged with a unique metal ID plate.

This plate stays with the body throughout the cremation process. Afterwards, the ashes are sealed with the proper identification, and families receive a cremation certificate listing the person’s name and registration number.

The weird questions are real

Yes, people ask unusual things — like, “What happens if a woman passes away during her period?” Lauren reassures that protocols are strict: items like tampons are removed, especially if an autopsy or embalming occurs. Everything iContinue reading…