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For thousands of years, the way we care for people after death has been shaped by religion, culture, available land and social tradition. Burial was once the overwhelmingly familiar choice in Britain. Later, cremation offered an alternative that gradually became accepted and eventually commonplace. Today, another change is beginning to take place. Growing awareness of […]

Traditional flame cremation is widely chosen by families across the UK, but many people are unaware of the energy required by traditional flame cremation has been used in the UK for generations and remains the most common alternative to burial. But as more families consider the environmental impact of the choices they make, there is […]

The History of Water Cremation Funeral traditions have changed before Water cremation can seem like a completely new idea. But the history of funerals in Britain tells us something important: the way we care for people after death has never been completely fixed. Burial was once virtually universal. Cremation was once controversial. Natural burial emerged […]

The Environmental Impact of Water Cremation What does the research tell us? One of the main reasons for growing interest in water cremation is its potential to reduce the environmental impact associated with funerals. But describing something as “greener” is not enough. A meaningful comparison needs to look at the whole process: energy consumption, emissions, […]

Understanding faith, tradition and a new choice after death Funeral traditions are deeply personal. For many people, what happens after death is shaped not only by personal preference, but also by religious belief, cultural tradition and family custom. The introduction of water cremation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis or resomation, therefore raises an important question: […]