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March 2, 2026
Scotland becomes first UK country to legalise water cremations
Hydrolysis uses alkaline and water to break down body in a few hours and is part of demand for more sustainable funerals
TL;DR
- Scotland is the first UK country to legalize water cremations.
- Water cremation, or hydrolysis, uses alkaline and water.
- The process breaks down a body in a few hours.
- This method is part of a trend towards more sustainable funerals.
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