What happens to a metal hip when you are cremated?

When a person with a metal hip is cremated, the intense heat of the cremation process, typically between 1400-1800 degrees Fahrenheit (760-982 degrees Celsius), will not fully incinerate the metal components. Instead, the metal hip may either remain largely intact or melt, depending on the type of metal used. After cremation, the remaining metal fragments are usually collected and disposed of separately, as they do not become part of the ashes.