What is Aquamation?
A FLAMELESS PROCESS
The scientific name for this is alkaline hydrolysis. It is the same process that naturally occurs when a body is laid to rest in the soil. We use a combination of water flow, temperature, and alkalinity to accelerate nature’s process.
WHO SUPPORTS IT
For over 20 years, trusted institutions have chosen this process for the dignified and environmentally Conscience disposition of bodies donated to medical science. The MAYO Clinic, UCLA Medical School, and UTSW Medical School have chosen this process for their distinguished willed body programs.
What actually happens...?
With Aquamation, an individual body is respectfully placed in a container that is then placed in a clean, stainless steel vessel. During this gentle process, All organic material is reduced to its most basic building blocks.
Once completed, there is no DNA or RNA remaining. Leaving only sterile water and the inorganic bone minerals. The minerals are processed into powder and returned to the family in an urn.
The sterile water is then recycled as a high animal protein fertilizer. bring the process complete circle.
Are the alkalis used in this process safe for the environment...?
Yes. This gentle process uses a solution of 95% water and 5% alkali (a combination of sodium and potassium hydroxide). The alkalis used in this process are the same used in body washes, common cosmetic products, shaving creams, and even in food preparation. During the process the chemical Is completely consumed, neutralized, and no longer remains in the water solution.