Water cremation, known as aquamation, is gaining popularity across the country and could become legal right here in Pennsylvania.

Lindsey Ballard said the eco-friendly method has been offered to families at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation in Minnesota since 2020.

"I think that families really like that it's a gentle process," Ballard said.

The gentle process uses water in the disposition of a loved one.

"Since we added water cremation to our offerings, it certainly has grown in popularity over the last five years, so every year we're doing more and more," Ballard said.

Ballard, the president of the Cremation Association of North America, said at her business, out of those choosing cremation, about 30 percent are deciding on water, and they have young people already signing pre

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