The Aquamation® process is a respectful end-of-life option for families.
Memorialization remains unchanged.
Loved ones still receive an urn with ashes.
Anything that can be done with cremation ashes – can be done with ashes from the Aquamation® process.
Aquamation® is a respectful end of life option for families.
Memorialization remains unchanged.
Loved ones still recieve an urn with ashes.
Anything that can be done with cremation ashes – can be done with Aquamation® ashes.

Our process

The scientific name for this process is Alkaline Hydrolysis. It’s the same process that occurs as part of nature’s course when a body is laid to rest in the soil.

A combination of gentle water flow, temperature, and alkalinity are used to accelerate the breakdown of organic materials.

our impact

“Humans have a large influence on the environment, even when they are not living any more.” – E.Keijzer
 
The Aquamation® process uses significantly less energy than flame cremation, but more importantly – our process does not rely on fossil fuels.  Because the Aquamation® process uses electricity, it will move into the future as our society improves infrastructure for cleaner energy sources – like wind, water, and solar.

Environmental impact isn’t just about energy, though. A “cradle to grave” approach must be taken in order to get a full picture of the impact our funeral technologies have on our planet.  Scientists use life cycle assessment (LCAs) to assess the overall impact.  The Aquamation® process had the lowest environmental impact of all other body care options when all of the impact categories were evaluated. 

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