Cremation Process Guide 2024: What You Need To Know

Alkaline hydrolysis, also known as aquamation or water cremation, is a process that reduces human remains to bone fragments and a sterile, nutrient-rich liquid by using a combination of water, alkali (like potassium hydroxide), heat, and pressure. Alkaline Hydrolysis is legal in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont,

Gentle Water Cremation funeral director Holly Sutton explains how the cremation process works

Have you heard about water cremation? Also known as aquamation or alkaline hydrolysis, this method uses water, an alkaline solution, heat (and sometimes pressure) to gently reduce the body to bone fragments and a safe, sterile liquid. Because it uses far less fossil fuel/energy than flame-cremation and emits no combustion gases, many people consider it a more environmentally friendly final-disposition option. If you’re curious whether this is available in your area… comment your state below and

Water cremation gains popularity but not legal in every state