Water Cremation: The Future of Eco-Friendly Death Care
In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, water cremation—also known as alkaline hydrolysis or aquamation—stands out as a revolutionary choice for families seeking an eco-friendly, low-carbon footprint option. By blending innovation with dignity, this process offers a simpler, greener alternative to traditional cremation and burial.
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Why Water Cremation?
Water cremation aligns with modern values of environmental stewardship. It uses a gentle combination of water, alkali, and heat to return the body to its natural elements, consuming 90% less energy than flame-based cremation and leaving no harmful emissions behind.
For families across California, from Los Angeles to the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Southern California, and every one of the 58 counties, water cremation offers a meaningful way to honor loved ones while protecting the planet.
How It Works
Unlike traditional cremation, which burns fossil fuels, water cremation relies on a chemical process called alkaline hydrolysis. During this process:
- The body is placed in a specialized vessel.
- Warm water and an alkali solution break down tissues naturally, similar to natural decomposition in soil.
- Within 6–8 hours, the body is reduced to its pure, mineral-based form.
- At the end of the water cremation process, the bones are carefully dried and processed into a fine, powdery white substance known as cremains, which are similar in appearance to traditional ashes. These cremains are then returned to families for memorialization in a way that best honors their loved one.
This approach is not only eco-friendly but also simpler and more accessible, particularly for families seeking direct cremation or simple cremation options.
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Environmental Benefits: A Clear Comparison
Water cremation is one of the most sustainable options available today:
- Low Carbon Footprint: Produces no greenhouse gases or emissions, unlike flame-based cremation or burial.
- Minimal Water Use: Each cycle uses about 350–400 gallons of water—comparable to the amount an average Californian uses in just five days or the equivalent of a 90-minute shower. By comparison, maintaining a single golf course, even one using recycled water, consumes far more resources daily.
- Eco-Friendly Disposal: The remaining water is sterile and nutrient-rich, safely returned to the environment.
- Renewable Energy: Anubis’ facility is powered by 100% renewable electricity, ensuring every step of the process remains eco-friendly.
Discover the benefits of water cremation by watching our video, which includes a deeper dive into its sustainability and a direct comparison to high-resource practices like maintaining golf courses.
Serving Families Across All of California
Anubis proudly offers water cremation services to families in all 58 counties of California, including:
Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Los Angeles, Madera, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Placer, Plumas, Riverside, Sacramento, San Benito, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolumne, Ventura, Yolo, and Yuba counties.
Whether you’re in the heart of Los Angeles or the quiet serenity of Humboldt County, we make eco-friendly water cremation accessible to all Californians.
A Simple, Dignified Process
At Anubis, we make water cremation as simple and straightforward as possible:
- Contact us to begin the process.
- We’ll guide you through completing forms, including a three-minute Release Authorization Form.
- After the process, the remains will be returned to you or delivered by hand.
Choose Water Cremation Today
For families seeking direct cremation or simple cremation options that honor both loved ones and the earth, water cremation is the clear choice. Serving Los Angeles, the Bay Area, Sacramento, Southern California, and all 58 counties in the state, Anubis makes it easy to opt for this sustainable, low-impact death care option.
Call us today at 323-644-3323 or 760-804-3323 to learn more about aquamation and how it can align with your family’s values.