aquamation

American  

[ah-kwuh-may-shuhn] / ˌɑ kwəˈmeɪ ʃən /

noun

plural

aquamations

1. alkaline hydrolysis; a way of disposing of a person or animal's remains by immersing the body in a mixture of water and an alkaline chemical, after which heat and pressure are applied and the soft tissues liquefy.

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Example Sentences

Cox’s business, Honor Pet, provides water cremation, a.k.a aquamation, on-site so if people use their facility to euthanize their pet, they can have aquamation done in the same facility.

From Los Angeles Times

The company has one aquamation machine that uses alkali solution, heat and pressure to break down the organic material into ashes.

From Los Angeles Times

"Some new processes are emerging as potentially more sustainable options for cremation, including liquid cremation or aquamation," he says, explaining the process.

From Salon

Aquamation advocates say its avoids the emission of climate-warming gases produced by cremation and uses 90% less energy.

From Reuters

"I was like: how did the Arch come to know of aquamation?" said Pieter van der Westhuizen, general manager of one of South Africa's largest funeral homes Avbob, which was used by the Tutus, referring to Tutu by his affectionate nickname.

From Reuters