Co-op Funeralcare, the largest funeral provider in the UK, has unveiled its plans to offer a new sustainable burial option as an alternative to traditional burials or cremations. The practice, known as resomation or water cremation, will be introduced by the company later this year.
Resomation involves placing the deceased in a biodegradable pouch, which is then put into a container filled with pressurized water and a small amount of potassium hydroxide. This process rapidly converts tissue and cells into a watery solution, typically taking around four hours. The remaining soft bones are dried and reduced to a white powder, which can be returned to the relatives in an urn.
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