What Every Funeral Professional Should Know About Alkaline Hydrolysis

Course overview

For years, individuals arranging a funeral had two simple choices: burial or cremation. However, in some states and parts of Canada, there is now a third option: alkaline hydrolysis. Alkaline hydrolysis is a process for the disposal of human and pet remains using water, heat, and alkaline chemicals. The process is marketed as an alternative to the traditional options of burial or flame cremation. Supporter argue that it's the most environmentally friendly method of body disposition. Alkaline hydrolysis, also called "water cremation," "green cremation," biocremation," "resomation," "flameless cremation," or "aquamation" is currently legal in 20 states in the United States.