What is cremation?
Cremation is the process of reducing a body to its basic elements through the use of high temperatures. The result of this process is cremated remains, or ashes.
While cremation does reduce the body to ashes, it does not completely eliminate all traces of the body. In fact, DNA may still be present in cremated bone shard remains.
Can you find DNA in ashes?
No. Ashes within themselves do not have DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) that can be used to perform a paternity test. Cremated bodies sometimes have bone shards that may have DNA intact. Retrieving DNA from these bone same sample after being exposed to high levels of heat are very low.
We recommend that you consider alternative DNA testing options to prove a biological relationship.
Alternative DNA Testing options
Below are some alternative DNA Testing options that help to determine a paternal biological relationship.
Please keep in mind that each case is unique and we recommend that you contact our office at 973-609-5102 to learn more.