Question 1

What is a Private Resomation?

Accepted Answer

Private Resomation is the ultimate green, sustainable and affordable choice for your end-of-life journey. With this option, there is no requirement for a coffin or embalming therefore reducing unnecessary cost and being kinder to the environment. Our team will simply collect and prepare the body for resomation, allowing the family time and space to organize a celebration of life service that truly reflects the life lived.

An urn will be presented to the family with our unique transitional candle. With the urn present, a celebration of life service or a funeral mass can then be organised at a time and place that is both familiar and comfortable to all. Whether you choose to gather in the comfort of your home, amidst the tranquility of nature, or at a meaningful community venue, this service provides a personalised tribute that beautifully commemorates their journey.

Question 2

How much is a Private Resomation service?

Accepted Answer

Our Private Resomation package covers everything needed for a simple, unattended resomation at a fixed price of €3700. We pride ourselves on transparency, so there are no additional services or upgrades to worry about. With us, you can rest assured there won’t be unexpected costs or additional decisions to make.

Question 3

What’s included and not included in a Private Resomation Service?

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Included: 
●     Collection from anywhere in Ireland using our own ambulance and transfer to our resomarium
●     Preparation of necessary documentations to include Resomation Fee, Doctor's Fees, Coroner's Fees, Medical Referee's 
        Fees and Professional Service Fees
●     A beautiful Pure Reflections Urn Presentation to include the Handprint, Transitional Candle and Smart Memorial Card
●     Hand delivery of the resomated remains to your loved ones.

Not included:
●     The use of coffin, hearse, limousine or flowers
●     A committal service at the resomarium
●     A Priest or Funeral Celebrant
●     Mourners attending the Resomarium
●     Embalming of the deceased

Question 4

When do I pay?

Accepted Answer

If you do not have a Pure Planning Prepaid Funeral Plan, we kindly ask for a 50% deposit upfront, with the remaining 50% due before the delivery of the urn. This ensures that everything is in order and allows us to provide the best possible service during this important time.

Question 5

Is there any paperwork I need to organise?

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Yes, to organise a Private Resomation service, you will need to complete our Private Resomation Agreement form. This form ensures that all necessary details are captured and helps us provide the best service possible.

Question 6

How can I sign up for Pure Planning Prepaid Plan?

Accepted Answer

To sign up for the Pure Planning Prepaid Plan, you have a few convenient options:

1. Request Documents: If you prefer to receive the documents by post, simply fill out the form by clicking the button below:

We will send the documents to you along with an addressed envelope for returning them to us.
2. Email Request: If you request the documents to be sent via email, you can reply to the email we will be sent you with the completed forms.

3. Download Online: You can download the documents directly from our website through this link: Download Here.
Once completed, please send the application to planning@purereflections.ie.

Question 7

What if my documents are incorrect?

Accepted Answer

We strive to ensure all your plan documents are accurate. If you notice any errors, please inform us promptly. You can reach us via email at planning@purereflections.ie or call us at +353 1 969 6990, and we will make the necessary amendments swiftly.

Question 8

Can I pre-pay for my funeral with Pure Reflections?

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Yes, our Pure Planning prepaid funeral plan allows you to pay in full or in monthly instalments, giving peace of mind for you and your family.

Question 9

Is it possible to arrange for a Resomation Service through my local funeral director?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is possible to arrange a Resomation Service through your local funeral director. We work closely with funeral directors to ensure a smooth process, guiding them through each step to coordinate the service according to your wishes.

Question 10

What areas do you cover?

Accepted Answer

At Pure Reflections, we are honoured to serve families across all of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Our Private Resomation service is designed to provide you with complete peace of mind. We handle every detail with care, from the respectful collection of your loved one’s remains from their place of rest to the hand-delivery of the urn to the family.

Should you wish to have a traditional funeral, we will collaborate closely with your local funeral director, guiding them through every step of the resomation process to ensure everything aligns with your wishes.

Question 11

What are your business hours?

Accepted Answer

If you need to arrange a Private Resomation with Pure Reflections, our dedicated team is available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us anytime at +353 1 969 6990.

Question 12

Can I visit your facility?

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Yes, you are welcome to visit our facility. To schedule your visit, please give us a call at +353 1 969 6990 or email us at info@purereflections.ie. We look forward to welcoming you and answering any questions you may have.

Question 13

Are The Remains Ashes?

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The remains you receive from resomation are a flour-like powder. Like cremation, they  consist of granulated bones but unlike cremation, there is no coffin matter present,  purely bones. The remains are returned to you in an urn of your choice.

Question 14

What do the resomated remains (ashes) come back in?

Accepted Answer

The resomated remains, or ashes, are carefully returned to the family in a biodegradable wooden urn, which is both eco-friendly and a respectful way to honour your loved one’s memory. Along with the urn, we provide a transitional candle, symbolising the journey from this life to the next, as well as a smart memorial card. This card, powered by NFC technology, allows you to store and easily access treasured memories—like photos, tributes, and music—by simply tapping the card on a smart device. These thoughtful additions help create a meaningful and lasting tribute to your loved one.

Question 15

How do you track my loved ones remains?

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A Digital ID tag is  assigned to your loved one once they arrive at our facility. Each ID Tag  has a unique  reference number (URN) and also all the details about the person. This ID Tag accompanies the body throughout the resomation  process so you can be 100% confident that the right remains will be returned to you. In addition, all of your loved ones details are logged directy into the resomation machine, the macine will not commence the proces until this step is complete.

Question 16

How is my loved one being cared for at the resomarium?

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Our professional staff will handle your loved one with the greatest respect and care,  from receiving them at the resomarium and throughout the resomation process itself.

Question 17

Is there a facility for a committal service at Pure Reflections?

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Yes, at our Pure Reflections Resomarium, relatives and friends can say their last goodbye  before the resomation. Our chapel can be used for the final committal.

Question 18

Does the coffin go inside the resomator?

Accepted Answer

No, the gentle resomation process does not break down the wooden coffin.

Question 19

What Happens to the Coffin?

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Every family has a choice in how they would like the coffin to be handled. They can choose  to recycle, donate or keep the coffin. If the family choose to recycle the coffin, it will be  re-purposed into presentation boxes for our urns and given back to the family. This is in  keeping with our eco friendly and sustainable ethos at Pure Reflections.

Question 20

Why Should I Choose Resomation?

Accepted Answer

There are many reasons to choose resomation. The main attraction is leaving this earth  in a sustainable fashion for the sake of future generations. Water is also a more gentle  option than the conventional methods currently on offer.

Question 21

Why Is Resomation Considered Natural?

Accepted Answer

Resomation (alkaline hydrolysis) mimics the natural way a body breaks down with burial  but simply accelerates the process. A resomation cycle takes about three to four hours. In  a cemetery this may take decades, depending on the conditions and many other factors.

Question 22

What happens to the liquid by-product after the resomation process?

Accepted Answer

After the resomation process, the liquid by-product undergoes a rigorous treatment to ensure environmental safety. We have implemented advanced filtration and purification systems, ensuring that the water released post-resomation undergoes multiple levels of treatment to meet and exceed all regulatory requirements. This water is not released directly into the wastewater treatment system as commonly described. Instead, we adhere to the most stringent guidelines for ecological preservation, guaranteeing that the final water product is free from any contaminants before being reintroduced back into the ecosystem.

Question 23

Why is Resomation a Sustainable Choice?

Accepted Answer

Burial is considered the least environmentally friendly choice, partly because of its  land consumption but also due to its single use of a coffin and resulting groundwater  pollution.

Cremation with fire also typically involves a single-use coffin, emits CO2 and toxic  fumes like mercury into the atmosphere and is energy intensive.

Resomation, by contrast, uses one-tenth of the energy needed for flame-based  cremation, it does not pollute our groundwater and has zero emissions. Only 100%  biodegradable material can be used in resomation, you don’t need a coffin. If you do  want a coffin for a viewing or ceremony, you can opt for a rental coffin or our unique  presentation base, ensuring no valuable materials go to waste.

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