"Aquamation," a greener form of body disposal, is gaining acceptance in America. But some powerful groups are fighting to stop it. Samantha Sieber’s grandfather had a traditional American burial. His ...

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Anti-apartheid hero Desmond Tutu's choice of aquamation over cremation or traditional burial came as a surprise to some South Africans, while others were impressed by this ...

The process is the same as that which occurs naturally when a body is buried, though at an accelerated rate Digital News Writer, PEOPLE Human rights activist and anti-apartheid hero Archbishop Desmond ...

The death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu last December made headlines for many reasons, not least because of Tutu’s great reputation as an anti-apartheid advocate and humanitarian. But there was also ...

Jan. 23—Add water, an alkali solution, mix and heat up for 18 hours, and your departed pet emerges as ashes. Aquamation is a 195-degree, water-based alternative to the traditional 1,500-degree ...

You no longer have to say Fido went to the farm. A new method of body disposal called “aquamation” is reportedly rising in popularity among pet owners who don’t want to bury their recently deceased ...

WHEN someone pops their clogs, you can be pretty sure they’ll either be buried or cremated – but some prefer a send off that’s a little different. Whether its melting your body in hot water or firing ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) – When a loved one dies, aquamation is an alternative method to traditional burials or cremations that is rising in popularity. Aquamation uses the same natural ...

“It’s a nice gentle way not only for the planet and eco-friendly, but it’s also really gentle on ... the pet as well,” said Michelle Sylvester, of Nature’s Pawprint Aquamation PROVIDENCE — In the two ...

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has been laid to rest in Cape Town after a state funeral and a private ceremony, interred behind the pulpit from where he once denounced bigotry and racial tyranny. The ...

Apr. 5—Pet owners have a new option for end of life care for their animal companions. HeavenLee Companion Aquamation, Inc, founded by Dr. Shane Lee and wife Amberly and located near the Bethel ...

Burying someone takes a plot of land, a finite resource. Cremation produces carbon dioxide and other toxic chemicals, which is not ideal for the environment. The greenest way to go? Apparently ...