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This description refers to alkaline hydrolysis, a modern alternative to traditional burial or cremation for disposing of human remains. Also known as aquamation, water cremation, or resomation, the process involves placing the body in a pressurized vessel filled with a solution of water and strong alkali chemicals (typically potassium hydroxide). The mixture is heated to around 150–180°C (300–350°F), which accelerates the natural decomposition process through hydrolysis—essentially breaking down proteins, fats, and other soft tissues into a sterile, liquid effluent over several hours.Everything except the bones and teeth dissolves into this liquid, which is then safely drained (often treated and released into wastewater systems, similar to other medical or household waste). The remaining skeletal material is dried, pulverized into a fine powder (resembling cremated ashes), and returned to the family in an urn or bag. Dental fillings or implants may also survive and are separated out.This method has been proposed and legalized in various places as an eco-friendly option, using less energy than flame cremation and producing no airborne emissions. It's sometimes colloquially called "boiling" or "boil in a bag" due to the heated liquid process, though it's not literal boiling.
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It's gained traction in recent years, with adoption in parts of the US, Canada, and discussions for legalization in the UK and elsewhere.
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edgarblythe wrote:
All but the teeth and bones, to be ground and presented in a bag to the family.
Proposed new method for disposing of the dead. They called it boiling. Certain chemicals liquify all but the bones.
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