Aquamation

Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace Prize recipient, passed away recently (26th December 2021). He was adamant about environmental protection. His body was aquamated, a green alternative to typical cremation processes, in accordance with his commitment for environmental preservation.

Process of Aquamation

  • The body of the deceased is immersed in a mixture of water and a strong alkali in a pressurised metal cylinder and heated to around 150 degrees centigrade for a few hours.
  • The combination of gentle water flow, temperature, and alkalinity accentuates the breakdown of organic materials. After the process is finished, there is no tissue or DNA left. ....
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Ecology & Environment