alkaline hydrolysis

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The process - called alkaline hydrolysis - will offer families a third option instead of burial or traditional cremation.

From BBC

It has been estimated that a typical cremation has a footprint equivalent to about 320kg of carbon dioxide- Alkaline hydrolysis is found to result in the emission of seven times less CO2.

From BBC

"Through using alkaline hydrolysis, organic body compounds can be dissolved, leaving only bone, which can then be cremated to ash for your urn. The hydrolysis liquid is safe for water disposal, and this process helps limit the use of traditional cremation incinerators."

From Salon

Alkaline hydrolysis, also known as water cremation, is a natural method of decomposition that uses water to cremate the body.

From Los Angeles Times

Water cremation, also called alkaline hydrolysis, involves the body being placed in a chamber and broken down by a combination of water, heat and a strong alkali.

From BBC