Take the new process called aquamation. You already know about cremation, which uses flames to burn the flesh and organic matter, leaving only a skeleton. Aquamation uses water and potassium hydroxide to dissolve the dead body down to its skeleton. The aquamation process is better for the environment and doesn’t use natural gas, a valuable resource. But the idea that a body can be dissolved in water drives some people wild with fear—especially when they find out that the water used in the process, which is not dangerous in any way, is sent into the sewer system.
