Scotland Introduces Water Cremation as Eco-Friendly Funeral Option

Scotland has become the first UK country to permit water cremation, or alkaline hydrolysis, as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation. This process uses heat, water, and alkaline chemicals to break down the body, leaving bones that are then processed into ashes. Approved by the Scottish Parliament in 2023 following public support, the method aims to offer families more sustainable funeral options while sparking some debate over the disposal of the resulting liquid.