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15/01/2025
Water Cremation, also known in scientific terms as Resomation or Alkaline Hydrolysis, represents a union of long-standing scientific principles with modern environmental ethics, providing a sustainable choice in funeral practices. This process mimics the natural decomposition that occurs when a body is buried, but significantly accelerates it, making it a respectful and eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial and flame cremation.
Resomation takes place in a controlled setting using a Resomator machine. Your loved one is gently treated with a mixture of 95% water and 5% alkali. The solution is heated, speeding up the natural breakdown of organic material to just 3-4 hours. This method not only respects the dignity of your loved one but also returns their body to its natural elements efficiently.
After Resomation, bones are processed into a fine white powder, similar to ash produced by flame cremation, and returned to you in an urn. This allows you the freedom to choose how you wish to memorialise your loved one, whether keeping the urn, scattering the ashes in a meaningful location, or creating a keepsake.
Water Cremation offers the flexibility to conduct personalised memorial services or celebrations of life, reflecting the life and values of your loved one. Whether you prefer a traditional service or a unique tribute, Falconer's Undertakers can facilitate a ceremony that honours your loved one in a meaningful way.
Water Cremation at Falconer’s Undertakers is a carbon-neutral process that avoids emissions of harmful substances. By using water and alkali instead of fire, it significantly reduces the ecological footprint, supporting our commitment to sustainability.
This method uses less energy and resources than traditional cremation, aligning with the natural decomposition process without soil or air pollution.
The process meets all regulatory requirements, ensuring a safe and sterile handling of your loved one’s remains, posing no risk to public health or the environment.
Similar to traditional cremation, the hydrolised remains or ‘ash’, are placed in an urn and returned to you, allowing you to decide on their final resting place or method of memorialisation.
At Falconer’s Undertakers in Tramore, Co. Waterford, we are dedicated to providing you with respectful, environmentally friendly funeral options. Our water cremation service offers a gentle and dignified alternative, ensuring peace of mind and a lasting tribute to your loved one. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you during this important time.
We do not perform water cremations on-site at Falconer’s Undertakers. Instead, we manage the entire process through the finest specialists in Ireland, ensuring a seamless and dignified experience for you and your loved ones. Pure Reflections are our water cremation partners. Visit their website here.
The water cremation process typically takes between 3 to 4 hours to complete. This allows for a rapid yet natural breakdown of organic materials.
After the process, bones are processed into a fine, white powder—similar to traditional cremation ashes—and returned to the family in an urn. You can then choose to keep, scatter, or memorialise the ashes in a way that best honours your loved one.
Yes, water cremation is considered environmentally friendly. It uses no flame, produces no emissions, and requires less energy than traditional cremation methods. It is a sustainable option that minimises the ecological footprint of end-of-life services.
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This crucial tool helps ensure that your final arrangements reflect your personal choices, providing peace of mind and easing the emotional burden for your loved ones.
