Aquamation: how Archbishop Tutu’s body was ‘cremated’ in water

The video tutorial explains aquamation, a process also known as alkaline hydrolysis, as an alternative to traditional cremation. It involves placing the body in a pressurized cylinder with water and alkaline chemicals, heated to 150 degrees Celsius. This method accelerates the breakdown of organic materials, leaving only bones. Aquamation is more energy-efficient, emits no harmful gases, and results in more remains compared to flame cremation.

What is aquamation primarily an alternative to?

• Burial

• Flame cremation

• Mummification

• Embalming

What is the scientific name for aquamation?

• Alkaline hydrolysis

• Hydrolysis

• Water decomposition

• Aqua cremation

During the aquamation process, what is the body placed inside?

• A glass chamber

• An airtight and pressurized cylinder

• A metal coffin

• A wooden box

How much less energy does aquamation use compared to flame cremation?

• 50% less

• 70% less

• 90% less

• 100% less

What is one environmental benefit of aquamation?

• It takes longer to complete

• It requires more chemicals

• It uses more water

• It emits no harmful greenhouse gases