BBCNEWS BBC News January 2, 2022 05:16:00
But aquamation does not use fire — it uses a process that is 95% water and 5% alkali to gently reduce the body to the mineral remains. the minerals are — just like, with flame cremation, that's what's returned to the family in an urn. there's no emissions, mercury isn't released into the air, and it uses less energy. you talk there about the fact that there are no emissions — i think it is probably one of the main reasons, obviously, that desmond tutu chose it. is that why a lot of people are using this process now? i think it is a major — it's a major driver and a choice. i think that...