Aquamation is a method of final disposition that is available for both our human and pet loved ones. A combination of gentle water flow, temperature, and alkalinity are used to accelerate the breakdown of organic materials. 

The process takes 6-8 hours, or 18-20 hours depending on the operating temperature of the equipment.  The 6-8 hour process takes place at 300°F, and the 18-20 hour process takes places at 200°F.  A flame cremation, for comparison, takes 1-3 hours and takes place at 1600-1800°F.  

The cost of services and what is included in the price varies greatly by area and provider. Aquamation is comparable in price to flame cremation. It is significantly less costly than burial. 

Families receive 20-30% more ashes than one would receive from a flame cremation.  At the end of the process, the inorganic remains of the body (the calcium phosphate of the bones) resemble skeletal remains.  In North America and other parts of the world, it is customary to process the minerals into a powder for placement in an urn.  This is the same processing step that is performed for the remains that result from flame cremation.  Some cultures wish to keep the mineral remains as whole as possible for ceremonial burial, and because Aquamation is so gentle to the remains, it is the ideal process for this purpose.

Why do families prefer Aquamation? They have expressed:

• They are grateful to have a choice.
• They prefer a process that does not use fire or flame.
• They prefer receiving 20-30% 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.

For more information please reach out to Bio-Response Solutions at (317) 386-3500 or [email protected]