Do you really know? Aquamation : what are the advantages of being buried in water?
Feb 2, 2025
Discover the innovative process of aquamation, a sustainable alternative to traditional burial and cremation. Learn how it involves a pressurized vessel, water, and alkali to break down the body while minimizing environmental impact. Explore the advantages of this eco-friendly method, from its gentler process to its reduced carbon footprint. Delve into the challenges and potential drawbacks, providing a comprehensive look at this new option in end-of-life care.
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Aquamation: A Third Option
- Aquamation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis, offers a third option besides burial and cremation.
- The body is placed in a steel vessel with water and alkali, heated, and broken down to bone minerals.
Aquamation Byproducts
- Aquamation produces a sterile solution of amino acids, sugars, and other organic compounds.
- The remaining water is safely returned to the wastewater system.
A Gentler Alternative
- Aquamation is considered a gentler alternative to cremation.
- It addresses concerns about the violence associated with fire cremation.