Resomation – the future of Funerals and cremations
For most of us the word resomation is a word we have never heard before.It is however, a word that will become very common going forwards as it offers a much greener alternative to traditional funerals and cremations.
What is resomation ?
Resomation uses a water-based alkaline solution that increases the speed of the natural process that the body goes through after death.
The body is placed in a pouch made from biodegradable corn starch and it is then placed in a water chamber.
The water-based liquid that is left after the process is complete is then checked and treated.
Because at this stage the liquid is harmless to the environment it can be discharged safely into the public network and will in time return to the natural water cycle.
The process
A solution of alkaline and 95% water enables the body to go through the same process that it would go through following a burial, however, the body is broken down in a matter of hours rather than months/years.
When the process has completed, there is a drying process and a fine powder is left which is able to be placed in an urn and kept, scattered or buried.
The video here is extremely informative.