Choosing A Cremation Retort for Your Facility

When selecting a cremation system, it’s not just about capacity, it’s about finding the right balance of performance, footprint, and long-term value for your specific needs. Cremation Systems offers two industry-leading retorts designed with efficiency, safety, and durability in mind: the CFS 2300 and CFS 3000.

This guide will help you understand the key differences between the two models so you can choose the best fit for your facility.

Feature CFS 2300 CFS 3000
Case Capacity Up to 750 lbs Up to 1,000 lbs
Cremation Rate 150 lbs/hour 250 lbs/hour
Hearth Area 42″ wide x 89″ deep 54″ wide x 101″ deep
Door Opening 42″ wide x 25″ high 54″ wide x 31″ high
Overall Height 7’ 7.5” 8’ 10”
Gas Requirements (Natural Gas) 2,350 CFH @ 7” w.c. 3,380 CFH @ 7” w.c.
Electrical Requirements 208/240V, 40 amp 208/240V, 60 amp
Footprint 15’ 4” length x 5’ 3” width 15’ 1” length x 6’ 5.5” width
Control Panel Mount left, right, or remote Mount left, right, or remote

Shared Advantages of Both Systems

  • One-step automatic operation using Set Point Programming

  • Quick Change Modular Hearth Tile System for fast, on-site hearth replacements

  • High-efficiency refractory lining for energy savings

  • Front-loading design with extra-wide doors

  • Touchscreen digital controls with PC-based data storage

  • Remote access and email notifications

  • Emission monitoring to meet EPA standards

  • Built-in Fire Marshal system for real-time safety oversight

  • Tek Marshal diagnostics to reduce costly service calls

  • UL and NFPA compliant

Which Cremation System Is Right for You?

Choose the CFS 2300 if you need:

  • A smaller footprint for limited space installations

  • Equipment that can be installed through an 8-foot door opening

  • A system ideal for mid-volume operations

  • Lower electrical and gas requirements

  • A solution that supports up to 750 lb cases efficiently

Choose the CFS 3000 if you need:

  • Higher throughput with a 250 lb per hour cremation rate

  • A system that can handle larger cases up to 1,000 lbs

  • A wider and deeper hearth area for more flexibility

  • Equipment designed for high-volume cremation centers

  • A unit that fits through a 9’ x 8’ doorway

Why Cremation Systems?

Backed by over 50 years of experience through its parent company, Armil CFS, Cremation Systems designs its cremation chambers with high-temperature furnace expertise and unmatched attention to operational cost and safety. Whether you’re upgrading your current system or outfitting a new facility, our solutions deliver the performance and dependability today’s crematories demand.

Need Help Deciding?

Download the Retort Comparison Guide
Get a side-by-side feature sheet with installation requirements, capacities, and recommended applications.

Request a Custom Consultation
Let our experts help you choose the right retort based on your facility’s size, volume, and goals.

 

If you would like to learn more about cremation equipment, installation or start up requirements, please Contact Cremation Systems.

For more quick information right here on our site, please read our informative page on starting a cremation business.

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