Scotland becomes first UK country to legalise water cremations
gscott Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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Scotland has become the first UK country to legalize water cremations, also known as aquamation or alkaline hydrolysis. This environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional cremation uses water, heat, and alkaline chemicals to dissolve the body, reducing the carbon footprint and energy consumption of the cremation process.
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