Do you really know? Aquamation : what are the advantages of being buried in water?
Jan 23, 2025
Discover the innovative process of aquamation, an eco-friendly alternative to burial and cremation. Learn how the body is transformed using water and alkali in a heated environment, leaving only mineral remains. Explore the environmental benefits and sustainability of this method, while also uncovering its limitations. As the world shifts toward more modern funeral practices, aquamation is poised to become a significant option for many families.
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Aquamation Process
- Aquamation, technically alkaline hydrolysis, offers an alternative to traditional burials and cremation.
- The body is placed in a vessel with water and alkali, heated, and broken down to bone minerals returned in an urn.
Aquamation Advantages
- Aquamation is considered a gentler alternative to cremation and a greener option than burial.
- It uses less energy than cremation and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, addressing cemetery space concerns.
Desmond Tutu's Choice
- Desmond Tutu chose aquamation after his death, raising its public profile.
- This choice brought wider attention to this alternative burial method.