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Scotland becomes first UK country to legalise water cremations

International EN 02 Mar 2026, 17:24 Source: The Guardian

Hydrolysis process, using alkaline and water to break down body in a few hours, responds to demand for more sustainable funeralsScotland has become the first part of the UK to legalise hydrolysis, an environmentally alternative to cremation or burial, reflecting increasing demand...

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