What Is Alkaline Hydrolysis?

Soothing Streams offers Alkaline Hydrolysis, also known as water cremation or Aquamation, as a sustainable after-life care solution to pet parents in Atlanta. Their state-of-the-art facility accommodates dogs, cats, and other animals. Learn why loving pet parents choose Soothing Streams and Aquamation instead of traditional cremation.

History of Alkaline Hydrolysis

According to the Cremation Association of North America, alkaline hydrolysis was first developed by Amos Herbert Hanson in 1888. Hanson was a farmer looking for a better solution to dispose of deceased livestock. Then, in the late nineties, medical colleges adopted alkaline hydrolysis to process human cadavers sustainably. In 2011, Ohio and Florida were the first states to introduce alkaline hydrolysis in the funeral industry. Now, alkaline hydrolysis is used nationwide in pet crematories and continues to become a preferred method of disposition for humans and animals.

Science Behind Alkaline Hydrolysis

Alkaline hydrolysis, or Aquamation, uses water, alkaline chemicals, and heat to accelerate natural decomposition. Alkaline hydrolysis exactly mimics the decomposition that occurs after burial. However, chemicals expedite the process. Alkaline hydrolysis is completed within 3-16 hours, depending on the subject's size.

Alkaline hydrolysis leaves behind bone fragments and effluent, a neutral liquid that is completely sterile. The effluent contains no issue or DNA and is safely discharged with all other wastewater. It poses no risk to sewage systems and is considered beneficial to water systems. Bone fragments are ground into dust as memorial remains for family and loved ones. In fact, alkaline hydrolysis produces 32% more cremated remains than cremation by incineration.

Alkaline hydrolysis is also known as water cremation, Aquamation, frameless cremation, liquid cremation, and green cremation. It is the only cremation option that is environmentally friendly and considered the eco-conscious choice for after-life care.

Additionally, alkaline hydrolysis is approved for animals across the United States and is quickly becoming adopted for human disposition. Pet parents elect water cremation as a sustainable and gentler solution to traditional cremation for their deceased, four-legged family members.

Benefits of Alkaline Hydrolysis

There are several benefits to choosing alkaline hydrolysis or Aquamation instead of flame-based cremation for your pet. Alkaline hydrolysis is gentler and more compassionate than incineration.

Fire is considered barbaric, whereas water is associated with purity and serenity.
Alkaline hydrolysis is the only eco-friendly cremation option.
The byproduct of Aquamation is safe and beneficial to water systems.
Alkaline hyrolysis is less invasive than cremation by incineration because it doesn’t require the removal of metal imlants or medical equipment.
Family and loved ones receive 32% more remains of their pets

Pet Cremation Atlanta | Alkaline Hydrolysis

Water-based pet cremation has been elevated as the top cremation choice for pet parents in Atlanta, Georgia. When discussing after-life care options with your vet, ask for a list of recommended Aquamation facilities. Service providers work closely with local vets to make the Aquamation process seamless and stress-free for mourning pet parents.

For example, Soothing Streams partners with the top vets in Atlanta and the surrounding Metro area to offer concierge pet Aquamation services. Our compassionate staff members will safely transport your pet from the vet to our state-of-the-art facility. Each pet is independently processed in Aquamation chambers. We then hand-delivery their remains to your home. If you elect for in-home euthanasia, Soothing Streams will also pick up your pet from your home. In addition, we work directly with pet parents to provide the most cost-effective and environmentally-friendly cremation solutions.

About Soothing Streams

The Loftins founded Soothing Streams in honor of their dog, Wrigley. They were dissatisfied with typical disposition options like cremation by fire. In their search for the most compassionate after-life care option for Wrigley, the Loftins learned about alkaline hydrolysis. Water cremation is gentle, humane, and completely sustainable. They knew this was the perfect way to honor Wrigley.

The Loftins have made it their mission to help other mourning pet parents. They founded Soothing Streams to offer an affordable, eco-friendly alternative to flame-based cremation in Atlanta-Georgia.