Desmond Tutu undergoes eco-friendly cremation alternative
The late Desmond Tutu's remains underwent a water-based process called “aquamation,” a “greener” alternative to traditional cremation.
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The late Desmond Tutu's remains underwent a water-based process called “aquamation,” a “greener” alternative to traditional cremation.
The archbishop wanted a humble send-off in a pine coffin without extravagant spending on funeral ervices.
South African anti-apartheid leader and environmental advocate Archbishop Desmond Tutu chooses aquamation as final wish.
Before Archbishop Desmond Tutu was interred in a simple 30-minute ceremony in Cape Town's Anglican church, St. George's Cathedral, his body underwent so-called flameless cremation, a water-based version that uses 90% less energy than traditional burning.
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, who died last Sunday, chose to be aquamated, a more environmentally friendly alternative to cremation. It is 90% more energy efficient than a traditional cremation.