What is Resomation?

A flameless alternative choice to cremation with environmental benefits.

The Resomation® process uses the natural process of alkaline hydrolysis and accelerates this process by utilising strong alkali, normally potassium hydroxide and is run at high temperature (150-170ºC) in a pressurised vessel. The whole process is fully automated.

After Resomation® bone remains are left in the form of pure white ash. As with cremation these remains can be placed in an urn and be returned to relatives.

Advantages of Resomation

	CO2 emissions/carbon footprint: significantly less than cremation and uses less energy
	Mercury emissions: retained in teeth which can be recovered from the remains contained in the Resomator
	Very low running costs
	Waste liquid exits sterile and can be disposed or recycled
	Embalming fluids and cytotoxic drugs neutralised
	Jewellery and implants can be processed and recovered
	No burning of caskets – protects trees and further reduces CO2 production

	In June 2008 the U.K. Cremation Society changed its 130 year old constitution to allow Resomation® to be used within its constitutional remit. Resomation Ltd awaiting approval in the U.K & has orders pending such approval.
	Distributors have been appointed in both the USA and Canada
	Units are being shipped in July and August 2009 to North America for installation in commercial crematory facilities.

CLICK HERE to view the Resomation Ltd. web site. The site includes a recently published article on the subject of Resomation® in Canada by Sandy Sullivan, managing director of Resomation Ltd.

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