^But could'nt they just fit her in a cup? It's not like she coulds've taken much space anyway!

maybe cuz a cup woulda looked...not as lavishing? *shrugs*
maybe she didn't actually TURN to ashes, but just suffocated in the smoke *shrugs* i think that's how esmerelda became unconscious in the hunchback

But that was different!

And I don't think she could've just suffocated when she was tied to a pole and in flames xD

esmerelda was tied to a pole and in flames =\

iunno, ask the japanese, maybe they got their history wrong

Oh. Maybe her gypsy magic protected her.

wow the HEAVEN pv was a homage to ayu's grandma??

that makes SO much sense. even some parts of the lyrics...

Esmeralda didn't have gypsy magic. :< The flames just weren't right on top of her.

It isn't that illogical. When someone is burnt in flames, it doesn't mean they'll be completely carbononized to ashes. Maybe she became one huge barbecue, somewhat shrinked and deformed but not ashes (plus I don't think bones can be turned to ashes in flames like those). She wasn't cremated.
And what sora mentions maskes sense. The hot smoke can cause tracheobronchial burns leading to suffocation and death in people who suffer accidents with flames and burns. She could have died by that, but I believe she died from having her whole body burnt instead.

lol, this thread made me crack up XD

especially the About You one and dying from lack of food :)