Aquamation: A Simple, Eco-Friendly Alternative to Fire Cremation
Chapel Hill Aquamation
Endswell offers Aquamation in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Aquamation, also known as green cremation or water cremation, is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cremation. Endswell offers one affordable package for $3500.00 that includes transportation from Chapel Hill to Hillsborough, aquamation, death certificates, an obituary, and an eco-friendly urn.
Aquamation uses less energy than fire cremation and it doesn’t produce any greenhouse gas emissions. Water cremation is also considered to be gentler than flame cremation because it uses much lower temperatures.
If you are looking for Chapel Hill Aquamation or Chapel Hill Water Cremation, Contact Us or call 919.907.9777 to learn about aquamation at Endswell. We are open 24/7 to answer questions about aquamation in Chapel Hill and other areas of North Carolina.
How Aquamation Works
Death and Loss Are Difficult
After-Life Planning Shouldn’t Be
Whether you are planning for after-life care decades in advance, for imminent end-of-life care, or you and your family need our services now, we’re here to reduce the stress and confusion people often encounter. One simple arrangement and we take care of every aspect of the process. There’s no upselling, no hidden fees, and nothing unexpected.
Losing a loved one can feel paralyzing. Endswell is here to answer any questions and help you plan and prepare both before and after the death occurs.
Simple. Honest. Affordable.
At Endswell, there is no upselling, no hidden fees, and nothing unexpected. We offer one simple arrangement with straightforward pricing of $3500; and we take care of every part of the process:
FAQs About Aquamation?
The process takes approximately 5 hours, depending on the weight of the body and the operating temperature of the equipment.
When it’s time for the aquamation process to begin, the body is carefully placed in a stainless-steel vessel. Potassium hydroxide and water are added to the aquamation chamber and the machine is sealed and activated. The solution of 95% water and 5% alkali is heated to 200- 300°F and gently circulated for the entire length of the process.
No. Unlike flame-based cremation, the aquamation process does not use a box or a casket. Additionally, clothing is not typically used unless it is protein-based (silk, wool, or leather). Prior to aquamation, our experienced team carefully places the body in a simple biodegradable cover that breaks down during the aquamation process.
Very low. The aquamation process uses less water than a single household uses in one day. This includes all the water used for the process, along with the clean water rinsing of the remains and the vessel.
In many ways, aquamation is closely tied to the green burial movement. Both methods of final disposition represent a departure from modern burial practices that are often elaborate, expensive, and bad for the environment. Aquamation and green burial are both simple, affordable, and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional burial with embalming. Endswell is also happy to recommend local green burial providers.
At the end of the aquamation process, all soft tissue has been broken down, leaving behind bones and a sterile liquid. The effluent, or remaining liquid, is released for recycling at a local water treatment facility. When the operator opens the door, only the inorganic bone minerals remain. These minerals are processed into powder and returned to the family in an urn. This final processing step is the same process that follows flame cremation.
Yes. This is a choice for you and your family members. Note, all embalming fluids will be completely broken down during the aquamation process. Also, please know that Endswell does not perform embalming; but we are able to connect you with a funeral home that offers this service.
Urn Gallery
Urns should be as unique as the individual you’re honoring
Our mother was very afraid of fire and did not want to be cremated. We learned about the Aquamation process and she agreed to it when she passed. Endswell helped us through a very emotionally difficult time in our life with respect and grace. We celebrate our mother’s life with beautiful urns that sit on our mantles. Thank you Endswell for a peaceful experience.
~ Kim A. and Maria G.
Devoted daughters of Judy
