Instead of using fire, a combination of gentle water flow, temperature, and alkalinity are used to accelerate the breakdown of organic materials.

 

The process is on average 3-4 hours long.  Once complete the pure white bone ash that remains is returned to the family in an urn as happens with flame based cremation.

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Some things to think about while considering Water Cremation:

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Over 90% energy savings when compared to flame-based cremation.

No burning of fossil fuels.

No direct emissions of harmful greenhouse gases or mercury.

20% more ash remains returned to the family.