What is Water Cremation?
Water Cremation (Aquamation) is a method of final disposition that is available for both our human and pet loved ones. The scientific name for this water-based process is alkaline hydrolysis. It is 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.
Why do families choose water cremation?
• They are grateful to have a choice.
• They prefer a process that does not use fire or flame.
• They prefer getting 20% more of their loved ones’ ashes returned to the family.
• They believe this to be a more gentle option than flame-based cremation.
• They value the decreased environmental impact of the process — no emissions, less energy, and smaller carbon footprint.
How much does Water Cremation (Aquamation) cost?
The cost of services and what is included in the price varies greatly by area and provider. Aquamación is comparable in price to flame cremation. It is significantly less costly than burial.
¿La familia recibe una urna?
Sí, con 20-30% se obtienen más cenizas de las que se obtendrían con una cremación por llama. Al final del proceso, los restos inorgánicos del cuerpo (el fosfato cálcico de los huesos) se asemejan a restos óseos. En Norteamérica y otras partes del mundo, es habitual procesar los minerales hasta convertirlos en polvo para colocarlos en una urna. Este es el mismo paso de procesamiento que se lleva a cabo con los restos resultantes de la cremación con llama. Algunas culturas desean conservar los restos minerales lo más intactos posible para el entierro ceremonial, y debido a que Aquamación es tan suave con los restos, es el proceso ideal para este propósito.
¿La familia aún puede tener un servicio conmemorativo después del proceso?
Sí. Muchas familias optan por celebrar un servicio conmemorativo o una celebración de la vida para honrar la vida de su ser querido y reunirse con amigos y familiares.
¿Qué se puede hacer con las cenizas?
Absolutely anything that can be done with flame cremation ashes can be done with Water Cremation (Aquamation) ashes. Some families bury the urn in a cemetery, or permanently inter the urn in a columbarium. There are numerous memorial products that can be made with the ashes – hand blown glass memorials, ceramic art pieces, man-made diamonds, memorial plantings for your garden, and many more. Many families choose to scatter some or todo los restos en un lugar especial.
For more information please visit aquamationinfo.com/faq or contact Bio-Response Solutions at info@bioresponsesolutions.com
