Gas cremators
A proven architecture for new crematoria, replacement projects and the modernisation of existing cremation equipment.
Cremation • Design • Manufacturing • Integration
Cremator manufacturer and complete cremation systems.
CFI Systems designs, develops, manufactures and integrates cremation equipment for crematoria — from automatic coffin charging to cremated-remains processing, with the cremator, automation, flue-gas treatment and heat recovery engineered as one complete system.
Gas • Hybrid • Electric
New build & modernisation
International projects
One integrated process
01Automatic coffin charging
02Cremator / cremation furnace
03Ash & remains processing
04Flue-gas treatment
05Energy & supervision
ChargingAutomated transfer and coffin insertion
CremationGas, hybrid or electric according to the project
Remains processingCooling, separation and cremulation
Flue gas & energyAbatement, extraction and heat recovery
Design & manufacturing
The cremator at the heart of a system engineered as a whole.
Every crematorium has its own operating profile, building constraints, available energy sources, flue-gas treatment requirements, automation philosophy, maintenance strategy and regulatory framework.
CFI Systems develops each cremation system around these parameters to create a coherent, operable and upgradeable installation rather than treating the cremation furnace as an isolated machine.
Hybrid cremators
Combining energy sources makes it possible to develop operating strategies suited to site constraints, energy availability and future decarbonisation objectives.
Electric cremators
Electrification creates a route to reduce direct fossil-fuel use and develop the energy and environmental performance of crematoria.
Our principle: the energy architecture is selected around the project. CFI Systems deliberately keeps the detailed configuration open until engineering has established the real needs of the crematorium.
Complete cremation system
From coffin to urn. From cremator to stack.
Real performance depends on the interfaces between equipment. CFI Systems therefore considers two complementary process chains: the operational cremation path and the flue-gas and energy path.
Operational path
01
Presentation & transferHandling and positioning of the coffin before charging.
02
Automatic coffin chargerMotorised transfer and controlled coffin insertion sequence.
03
CrematorThermal cycle, combustion or electric heating, secondary combustion and control.
04
Ash removalRecovery of cremated remains at the end of the cycle.
05
Remains processingCooling, metal separation, cremulation and preparation.
06
Final preparationPreparation of the cremated remains for placement in the urn.
Flue-gas & energy path
01
Secondary combustionControlled thermal treatment of gases generated by the cremation process.
02
CoolingFlue-gas temperature management according to the selected plant architecture.
03
Heat recoveryPotential recovery and reuse of part of the available thermal energy.
04
Abatement & filtrationReagents, pollutant capture, particulate removal and residue management.
05
Extraction & stackDraft control, instrumentation and controlled discharge of treated flue gases.
06
SupervisionData, alarms, sequences and performance monitoring.
Automatic coffin charging
An automatic charger integrated with the cremator cycle.
The coffin transfer and charging system is part of the cremation installation. It is engineered around the crematorium layout, operator ergonomics and its interfaces with the cremator.
Depending on the project, the automatic coffin charger — also referred to as a charging bier or automatic insertion system — can position the coffin in front of the cremator, perform motorised insertion, coordinate with the charge door and manage the interlocks required for a safe sequence.
01Coffin reception and positioning
02Motorised transfer into the primary chamber
03Synchronisation with the charge door and cremation cycle
04Position monitoring and safety interlocks
05Operating modes adapted to crematorium procedures
Cremator & process
Control the cremation cycle, not just the temperature.
Cremator performance depends on the coordination of temperatures, combustion air, energy input, pressure, secondary combustion and peripheral equipment. Automation adapts these parameters throughout the cycle while keeping operation clear and understandable for the cremator operator.
Thermal processChambers, cycles, temperature, energy and process behaviour.
Air & energyCombustion air, burners or electric heating, regulation and safety.
DraftNegative pressure, extraction and interaction with the flue-gas treatment line.
MaintenanceAccess, diagnostics, components and an architecture designed for operation.
Ash removal & cremated remains
Integrating the process that follows cremation.
The cremation line does not end when the thermal cycle is complete. CFI Systems can integrate the equipment used to recover, cool and process cremated remains before their final preparation.
The cremulator / ash processor is considered as part of a complete remains-processing workstation, with attention to metal separation, dust control, operator ergonomics, cleanliness and safe working conditions.
01Recovery and cooling of cremated remains
02Separation of metallic elements
03Cremulation / processing of bone fragments
04Dust extraction and control according to the selected configuration
05Preparation of remains for placement in the urn
Flue-gas treatment & filtration
The abatement system engineered together with the cremator.
CFI Systems treats the cremator and downstream flue-gas system as one process. Temperatures, pressure losses, extraction and treatment stages must remain coherent with each other to protect overall plant performance and operability.
Cooling
Management of flue-gas temperature to suit the downstream abatement equipment.
Abatement
Reagent injection and pollutant treatment where required by the selected emissions-control architecture.
Filtration
Removal of particulate matter and residues with monitoring of the parameters required for reliable operation.
Extraction
Draft management, instrumentation and interaction between the stack, filtration system and cremator.
Heat recovery & utilisation
Turn part of the available waste heat into useful energy.
Depending on the operating profile and available heat demand, part of the thermal energy in the flue gases can be recovered and reused. The design must reflect actual crematorium operation while keeping the cremation process and flue-gas treatment as the primary requirements.
01Building heating
02Domestic or process hot-water production
03Connection to a district or local heat network
04Use for other suitable thermal demands on or near the site
05Heat-recovery integration considered from the design stage
Automation & supervision
An interface designed to operate, understand and diagnose.
CFI Systems integrates control and automation into the overall engineering package. Supervision is intended to give operators clear visibility of the cremation cycle, flue-gas treatment equipment, safety functions and alarms while supporting diagnostics and performance analysis.
OperationCycles, setpoints, equipment status and automatic sequences.
MeasurementTemperatures, pressures, negative pressure, oxygen and other relevant process values.
SafetyInterlocks, alarms and plant safe-state logic.
DataHistorisation, diagnostics, operating follow-up and optimisation.
Modernisation & retrofit
Upgrade existing cremation equipment when complete replacement is not necessary.
An assessment of the existing installation can identify which components should be retained, upgraded or replaced. The objective can be improved reliability, operability, energy efficiency or flue-gas performance without automatically requiring a complete rebuild.
Automation & supervisionModernisation of control systems and operator interfaces.
Combustion & energyUpgrades to energy input, burners, electric heating or regulation where applicable.
Air & draftAdjustment or redesign of air circuits, extraction and pressure control.
FiltrationAdaptation of the flue-gas treatment line and its auxiliaries.
Coffin chargingIntegration or modernisation of coffin-handling and insertion equipment.
Remains processingUpgrades to ash collection, cooling, metal separation and cremulation equipment.
From project to lifecycle
A technical partner from engineering through operation.
CFI Systems can support a complete cremation installation or a targeted technical package. The scope is adapted to the project and to the responsibilities entrusted to CFI Systems.
1StudyRequirements, site, layout, energy, constraints and objectives.
2EngineeringProcess, mechanical, thermal, electrical, automation and interfaces.
3ManufacturingFabrication and integration of the equipment making up the solution.
4InstallationAssembly, connections, coordination and preparation for testing.
5CommissioningTesting, tuning, optimisation and operator training.
6LifecycleMaintenance, technical support, spare parts and modernisation.
CFI Systems approach
A solution designed around the project, not a fixed catalogue.
Detailed architectures, dimensions, capacities and model configurations are established during project engineering. This approach gives CFI Systems the freedom to develop its technology and tailor each cremation installation to the actual requirements of the crematorium.
The cremator is only one link. Performance comes from the coherence of the complete line.
Coffin charging, thermal cycle, ash removal, cremated-remains processing, flue-gas treatment, energy and control are engineered within the same integration philosophy.
01 · Project
Start with the site
Layout, operating profile, energy, constraints and objectives before fixing the equipment architecture.
02 · Operation
Design for everyday use
Ergonomics, access, maintenance, diagnostics and continuity of service from the engineering stage.
03 · Performance
Think system-wide
Avoid improving one item at the expense of another part of the cremation installation.
04 · Evolution
Design for the long term
Create a maintainable architecture that can evolve with the crematorium and its requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Cremators and complete cremation systems.
Quick answers about the CFI Systems approach. Final technical characteristics are defined project by project during engineering.
Does CFI Systems design and manufacture cremators?
Yes. CFI Systems designs, develops, manufactures and integrates cremation equipment for new crematoria, cremator replacement projects and the modernisation of existing installations.
Which energy technologies can be considered?
Depending on project constraints and objectives, gas, hybrid and electric cremator architectures can be studied. The solution is selected around the requirements of the site.
Can an automatic coffin charger be included?
Yes. The automatic coffin charging system can be integrated into the cremation line and coordinated with the charge door, safety interlocks and cremator cycle.
Can CFI Systems integrate a cremulator or ash processor?
Yes. Cremated-remains processing can include cooling, metal separation, cremulation, dust extraction and preparation for placement in the urn, depending on the selected configuration.
Can CFI Systems provide flue-gas filtration and abatement?
Yes. The downstream treatment line can be engineered with the cremator so that temperatures, filtration, extraction, instrumentation and process operation remain coherent.
Can heat be recovered from a crematorium?
Yes, where the operating profile and local energy demand make recovery practical. Heat recovery should be designed as part of the overall cremation and flue-gas architecture.
Can an existing cremator installation be modernised?
Yes. CFI Systems can assess an existing system and work on automation, combustion, air circuits, filtration, heat recovery, coffin charging, remains processing and other peripheral equipment.
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Cremation is one area of expertise within a wider thermal-process portfolio.
CFI Systems also develops incineration systems, flue-gas treatment, combustion, pyrolysis, thermal cleaning, precious-metal recovery and energy-recovery solutions.
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New crematorium, cremator replacement, transition to hybrid or electric operation, flue-gas treatment, heat recovery or retrofit: CFI Systems considers the project as a complete system.