Aquamation, or alkaline hydrolysis, uses a combination of water, heat, and alkalinity to accelerate the natural process of decomposition.

So how does it work?

The process takes place in a sealed stainless-steel vessel containing approximately 95% water and 5% alkaline solution. The water is heated and gently circulated, allowing the alkaline solution to break down the chemical bonds in proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and other organic materials.

What happens to the organic material?

Over the course of the process, these organic components are converted into simple, soluble compounds such as amino acids, peptides, sugars, and salts. The mineral structure of the bones remains intact.

What remains?

Once the process is complete, the remaining mineral bone material is thoroughly rinsed, dried, and processed into a fine powder. These mineral remains are then carefully returned to the family.

The ash is a light sage or white in color.  It retains more minerals, is clean and free of chemicals and pathogens, and has no carbon discoloration.