Water cremation, the third option in the funeral industry is facing some regulatory hurdles in the United Kingdom due to fears that the water water from the cremation process could contaminate the water supply. Opponents of the process believe that the effluent is contaminated with human DNA and other potentially hazardous waste that water treatment plants are not able to filter out and feel the process should be investigated further. Supporters of the process say there is nothing hazardous in the waste water. The water cremation process is the more environmentally friendly and all natural process of soil decay that is made faster in a laboratory setting.

Key Takeaways:

• There are concerns about dead people entering water systems via water cremation.
• Water cremation is being considered as a way to deal with bodies but faces logistical challenges.
• Water UK has put plans on hold until they can ascertain bodies won’t enter water systems.

“Water cremation is the next phase in this evolution and would give people an option that is more environmentally friendly than traditional cremation.”

Read more: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/17/water-cremation-plans-put-hold-amid-fears-liquid-remains-dead/