Cremated remains, often referred to as ashes, are the result of the cremation process, where a deceased person's body is exposed to high temperatures, reducing it to bone fragments and ash. This process typically takes place in a crematorium, where the body is placed in a specially designed furnace. After cremation, the bone fragments are processed into a fine powder, which is then collected and placed in an urn or other container. Families may choose to keep the cremated remains at home, scatter them in a meaningful location, or inter them in a cemetery, depending on personal preferences and cultural practices.