Dutch open to dissolving bodies as funeral alternative; Composting not yet
4 years, 7 months ago

Dutch open to dissolving bodies as funeral alternative; Composting not yet

NL Times  

Alkaline hydrolysis, in which human remains are dissolved in a heated liquid, could be an alternative to burial or cremation, the Dutch Health Council concluded after looking into new techniques of funeral services on behalf of the Ministry Home Affairs. There is not yet enough information available on human composting to consider this a real option, the Health Council said in report on Monday. The Health Council came up with three requirements these techniques must meet to be considered a viable option, based on existing laws and regulations and accepted practices in both national and international society. "In the committee's opinion, alkaline hydrolysis basically meets the conditions set," the Health Council said.

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Church of England looks at ‘human composting’
1 year, 11 months ago

Church of England looks at ‘human composting’

The Telegraph  

The Church of England could consider “human composting” at Christian funerals to help meet its net zero target. Written question to Synod The bishops’ announcement comes after the General Synod, the Church of England’s legislative body, voted in February 2020 in favour of setting a target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. He asked: “Bearing in mind the Church of …

Is Human Composting the Future of Funerals?
55 years ago

Is Human Composting the Future of Funerals?

Slate  

If you’ve ever composted your kitchen scraps or garden clippings, you are probably familiar with the basic process. In talking to people, it’s something that they had a feeling might align with their values, and those values can be multitudinous, like environmental values, but also just taking time, doing something a little new. Advocates would like to see this in …

Body composting: Why a radical form of burial is proving surprisingly popular in the US
2 years, 8 months ago

Body composting: Why a radical form of burial is proving surprisingly popular in the US

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We are right at 20 bodies today who …

NL to allow dissolving your body as an alternative to burial, cremation
4 years, 1 month ago

NL to allow dissolving your body as an alternative to burial, cremation

NL Times  

Netherlands residents will soon be able to choose to have their body dissolved in a chemical liquid after their death, as an alternative to burial and cremation. In May this year, the Health Council advised adding alkaline hydrolysis to the list of funeral options, calling it a "safe, dignified, and sustainable" technique. "In the funeral industry and parliament, but also …

Dutch health council backs 'cremation by water' as safe alternative to burial
4 years, 7 months ago

Dutch health council backs 'cremation by water' as safe alternative to burial

Dutch News  

The national health council is recommending that a new method of disposing of dead bodies using alkaline hydrolysis be added to the list of legal methods. Also known as resomation, or water cremation, the process is a safe and sustainable alternative to burial or cremation by fire, although the technical specifications still need to be worked out, the health council …

Dutch health council backs 'cremation by water' as safe alternative to burial
4 years, 7 months ago

Dutch health council backs 'cremation by water' as safe alternative to burial

Dutch News  

The national health council is recommending that a new method of disposing of dead bodies using alkaline hydrolysis be added to the list of legal methods. Also known as resomation, or water cremation, the process is a safe and sustainable alternative to burial or cremation by fire, although the technical specifications still need to be worked out, the health council …

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