Is 100g of ashes normal after cremating a 36 kg dog?
My dog recently passed away, and we had her cremated. She weighed approximately 36 kg (79 lbs).
The cremation service told us that the cremation was performed at around 1600°C (2912°F) for approximately 5 hours. She was cremated together with a blanket.
When we received the ashes, I was surprised by how little there was. The total weight of the ashes we received was only about 100 grams (3.5 oz).
The ashes are very fine and light gray, almost like a fine powder.
I understand that most of the body is water and organic material, and that bones are processed after cremation, but 100g seems extremely low for a 36 kg dog.
Does anyone here have experience with pet cremation or know what a typical amount of ashes would be for a dog of this size?
Could the high temperature and 5-hour cremation explain such a small amount, or should I be concerned that something may have gone wrong or that not all of the remains were returned to us?
I’m not trying to accuse the crematorium of anything. I’m just genuinely confused and would really appreciate some insight from people who have experience with this.