In a world of growing awareness of climate change and environmental impacts, a centuries-old tradition is undergoing a shift. Aquamation, also known as water cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, or resomation, is gaining attention as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional funeral practices.

In this process, the human body is dissolved in a solution of water and potassium hydroxide under controlled heat and pressure. The body is placed in a stainless steel pressure vessel, where a mixture of 95% water and 5% potassium hydroxide is injected.

The temperature is maintained at approximately 150 degrees Celsius, and the pressure at 10-20 atmospheres. Over a period of 3-16 hours, soft tissues decompose into a sterile liquid containing amino acids, sugars, peptides, and salts, while b

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