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The temperature used to cremate human bodies depends on the machine used and the manufacturer building it. Usually the machines operate between 1,500 and 1,900 degrees F.

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1,600 to 2,000 degrees depending on manufacturer of crematory

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Anywhere between 800 and 1150 degrees Celsius.

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