The Law Commission in Britain is reviewing whether to allow water cremations. It could be a more environmentally friendly approach for disposing of human remains. This process is scientifically known ...

MESA, Ariz. - Headlines were made last week when it was revealed human rights activist Desmond Tutu wasn’t cremated, but he was aquamated. A new type of cremation that uses water and is supposedly ...

Durham University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. Already a popular option in the US, and famously chosen by Archbishop Desmond Tutu who died in 2021, alkaline ...

Francisco Rivero proudly shows off a large stainless steel pod in the middle of a cavernous concrete room. He unlatches its heavy vault door, swinging it open slowly to reveal an inner chamber just ...

When a loved one dies, the first days are filled with both grief and practical responsibilities. Cremation has become a common choice, often because it is more affordable and flexible than burial, but ...