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# Aquamation — Gentle Water Cremations by Inpeace

Gentle, Environmentally Conscious Water Cremations The Inpeace price is $4,395 - that’s less than half the cost of a cremation at a traditional funeral home. Aquamation is a much gentler, environmentally friendly method of cremation that uses water instead of flame to return your loved one back to nature. Arrange Now What is Aquamation? Aquamation (also called "alkaline hydrolysis") is a water-based alternative to traditional flame cremation. Your loved one is placed in a special vessel which uses a mixture of pressure, heated water and salts to gently cremate their body. This process is significantly more environmentally friendly than flame cremation and results in much cleaner, purer ashes when compared to a flame cremation. Aquamation is very similar to the natural processes that occur with a green burial or human composting, mimicking natural decomposition. Natural and Gentle Aquamation uses only 10% of the energy a traditional flame cremation uses, doesn’t burn fossil fuels and doesn’t generate any greenhouse gases. Environmentally Friendly No fossil fuels burned, no greenhouse gases released. Aquamation removes more than 85% of the environmental impact of flame cremation. Unmatched Support We are with you every step of the way, from the moment you contact us to after we deliver your loved one’s ashes. Phone, text, email, chat — however you need to reach us. How is Aquamation Different? Traditional cremation comes at a cost—both in fuel and CO2 pollution. Inpeace aquamations remove more than 85% of the environmental impact of a flame cremation. Aquamations only require a small amount of electricity and don’t burn any liquid fuel. Traditional Flame Cremation 26 gallons of fuel 585 lbs CO2 emissions Aquamation (Water Cremation) 0 gallons of fuel 16 lbs CO2 emissions Aquamation removes more than 85% of the environmental impact of flame cremation. How Inpeace Direct Aquamation Works 1 Inpeace takes your loved one into our care and transports them to our aquamation facility in Connecticut. 2 After the necessary authorizations are signed the body is carefully placed into the sterilized aquamation chamber. 3 The aquamation takes between 6-8 hours. An alkaline solution flows around the body and mimics natural breakdown that occurs in the earth. 4 The bone remains—the same as those in a flame cremation—are collected and prepared for return to the family—either USPS or hand delivery within our service area. Honesty — no upsells, no surprises. Inpeace Direct Cremation $4,295 Arrange Now for a Loved One Transport from NY/NJ to our aquamation facility, all permits, aquamation, 1 certified death certificate and return of ashes via USPS Priority Express 100% online process, no funeral home visit required 24/7 support via phone, text or email One-click fundraising included with every arrangement Traditional Funeral Home Starting at $6,800 Complicated, hidden, hard-to-understand pricing Time consuming visits with funeral directors Quota-driven sales staff Outdated process Flexible, Easy Payment Options When You Need Them Most Inpeace offers you more options than anywhere else — we know how difficult this can be and meet you where you are. Visa Mastercard Amex PayPal Cash App Affirm Flexible payment plans available through Affirm — pay over time with no hidden fees. Compassionate care for your loved one When you choose Inpeace aquamation, your loved one is treated with the utmost dignity and respect throughout the entire process. Our experienced team ensures every step is handled with care. From the moment we bring your loved one into our care to when we return their ashes, we maintain the highest standards of compassion and professionalism. Aquamation FAQ Where do Inpeace Aquamations take place? Because aquamations are currently not legal in New York or New Jersey, Inpeace uses a partner aquamation facility in Connecticut for all water cremations. We handle all transport of your loved one from where they passed to the aquamation facility in Connecticut. How long does the aquamation process take? The aquamation process itself takes between 6-8 hours. The entire process from the time we bring your loved one into our care to when ashes are returned typically takes 7-10 business days. Are there ashes after an aquamation? Aquamation and cremation both produce bone remains. Many people think that cremated remains, often called cremains, are a fine ash or powder. However, when the bones are removed from the cremation chamber, they are often still intact and recognizable as bones. Crematoriums use cremulators to pulverize the bones, as required by law. Similarly, aquamation facilities are required to reduce the bones into a fine powder before returning them to the family. The ashes from aquamation look more pristine and uniform than cremains. The cremation process chars the bones. Cremains are often course and dark, from the intense heat in the cremation chamber. What happens to the water used in aquamation? The “essence” is returned to the ecosystem via the normal wastewater treatment facility, just as all funeral homes in the United States do during the embalming process. The alkaline hydrolysis process produces a completely sterile solution of amino acids, sugars, nutrients, salts, and soap in a water solution. These are the byproducts of natural decomposition. Does Inpeace offer payment plans for aquamation? Yes, we partner with Affirm to offer flexible payment plans so you can pay over time. You can select this option during the arrangement process. We also accept all major credit cards, PayPal, and Cash App. Questions? Speak with an Inpeace team member any time. We’re here for you 24/7 — call, text, or email. (212) 498-8845 Get Started