Editing Pyre (section)

== Forensic evaluation of pyres ==
A study conducted by Alunni, et al. examined the forensic science behind cremations on wooden pyres. The study concluded the average pyre does not completely destroy a human body effectively, and differences in suicide via pyres are evident in the remains. A pyre suicide shows signs of remains being more charred rather than completely oxidized by high temperatures, are in anatomically correct positions, poor bone fragmentation, and is without suspicious burn patterns compared to an individual murdered via pyre.<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Alunni|first1=Veronique|last2=Grevin|first2=Gilles|last3=Buchet|first3=Luc|last4=Quatrehomme|first4=Gérald|date=2014-08-01|title=Forensic aspect of cremations on wooden pyre|journal=Forensic Science International|volume=241|pages=167–172|doi=10.1016/j.forsciint.2014.05.023|pmid=24949561}}</ref> [[Cremation|Cremated]] remains are different from traditional human remains in the sense that their physical appearance including bone vary in color, fragmentation, and differ from their original shape and dimension. This is why [[Forensic science|forensic]] experimental studies are necessary to fully understand the differences the body undergoes in a pyre. Coloring of bones before cremation is dependent on oxygen exposure, duration, and temperature. The bone color can range from black to brown or an oxidized white color. The type of bone and method of cooling may also alter the bone form. Cooling is also an important consideration, for if the remains are cooled via water it increases warping. This knowledge is a consideration for [[archaeologists]] to understand the remains from pyres.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://bonesdontlie.wordpress.com/2011/11/01/experiments-for-understanding-cremated-remains/|title=Using Experiments and Forensics to Understand Cremated Remains|date=2011-11-01|work=Bones Don't Lie|access-date=2017-04-24|language=en-US}}</ref>