What is the amount of ashes left in weight once a person has been cremated?
The average weight of ashes after cremation is around 6lbs or 3 kilos: equivalent to three bags of sugar.
It varies between men and women, with men 7.1lbs (+ or – 1.2lbs) which is 3.2kg for woman 4.9lbs (+ or – 1lbs) which is 2.2kg.
It relates to the weight of bone the person had in their body. Bone mass density can increase to support increased weight (fat / muscle) this does not decrease if the person loses weight. Bones lose density in old age.
People are often surprised by the amount they receive back, they tend to expect a lot less.
Some premature babies do not have any ash left after the cremation, as the bones had not had chance to form properly.