What’s “water cremation,” you ask? Water cremation has a lot of names. You might have heard of “green cremation,” “Aquamation,” “Resomation,” or the extra fancy “alkaline hydrolysis.” These are all names for the same process! Minnesota was the first state to legalize this form of disposition. Like cremation, it reduces the body to its simplest form: bone fragments. But water cremation has a much smaller carbon footprint than its flame-based cousin. Take a look at these fine resources to learn more!
- What is Water Cremation? Article from Smithsonian Magazine
- Aquamation
- Resomation