Aquamation®
Aquamation® uses less energy and emissions to dispose of a person’s body after death. The process uses “alkaline hydrolysis” to slowly dissolve the body leaving the skeletal remains to be processed similarly to traditional cremations. Aquamation® is a more natural process than the use of incineration which has a large carbon footprint. Several packages are offered and the company picks up and delivers with respect and additional support. Environmentally Friendly Cremations is an Australian company.
Alluvium Water Cremations
Known as alkaline hydrolysis, this process utilises a warm, gentle water-based alkaline solution to break down the body. This process bypasses need of a coffin or shroud and families receive the remains which are similar to ashes as with cremation. The environmentally friendly service may be preferred by some who dislike the impact of more traditional disposal methods. The residual liquid is treated and disposed of and the skeletal remains crushed to appear like cremated remains are returned to the family. Nb: A newly created company in Tasmania is offering this form of disposal, see Alluvium Water Cremations
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