Choosing a Private Resomation: An Affordable, Gentle, Eco-Friendly Farewell for Families

At Pure Reflections, we understand that saying goodbye to a loved one is one of life’s most difficult moments. We also understand that many families wish to make choices that are compassionate, practical, and kind to the environment. Resomation, also known as water cremation or alkaline hydrolysis, offers a meaningful alternative to traditional funeral methods, combining dignity, simplicity, and sustainability.

What is Resomation?

Resomation is a gentle, eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial or cremation. Also referred to as water cremation, aquamation, or alkaline hydrolysis, it blends scientific precision with a caring, sustainable approach to farewells.

The process mirrors a natural chemical reaction that occurs when a body is buried, but in a controlled environment. While natural decomposition can take decades, resomation completes this process in just 3 to 4 hours, returning the body to its natural organic components with care and respect.

Resomation is becoming increasingly popular because it is kind to the environment. It produces no harmful emissions, uses significantly less energy than flame-based cremation, and avoids chemicals that can affect the soil, all while providing a dignified, respectful farewell.

At Pure Reflections, we offer resomation as a way for families to honour their loved ones with dignity, compassion, and care for the planet.

What is a Private Resomation?

A Private Resomation is a gentle and eco-conscious service that provides families with a dignified alternative to traditional options. There is no need for embalming or a coffin. Our team carefully collects your loved one, carries out the resomation, and personally hand-delivers the urn back to the family within 4 working days.

This gentle service gives families the space and time they need to organise a more personalised farewell, whether that’s a funeral Mass, a celebration of life, or a simple gathering at a time and place that feels right for them.

At Pure Reflections, our role is to carry out the resomation with dignity, respect, and compassion, while families remain free to create their own goodbye, in their own way and in their own time.

Environmental Benefits

Choosing a Private Resomation means:

No Coffin Required: Traditional burials often need coffins made from wood or metal, materials that take decades to decompose. With a private resomation, there’s no need for a coffin, reducing demand for these resources and leaving a lighter environmental impact.

No Embalming Chemicals: Embalming fluids contain toxic substances such as formaldehyde, which can leach into the soil and water. Resomation eliminates the need for embalming, making the process safer for the environment.

Lower Carbon Footprint: The process uses approximately one-eighth of the energy of flame-based cremation and produces no greenhouse gas emissions, making it a truly eco-friendly choice.

Benefits for Families

A Private Resomation also offers both practical and emotional benefits for families:

Cost-Effective: Without the need for a coffin or embalming, the process can be significantly more affordable, allowing families to focus on meaningful memorials or personal tributes.

Simple, Stress-Free Planning: The process is straightforward and handled with the utmost dignity, reducing stress and complexity during a difficult time.

Private, Personal, and Respectful Farewells: Families can be assured that the process is conducted respectfully and discreetly, offering peace of mind and a sense of closure.

A Gentle Choice for Families

At Pure Reflections, we believe that every farewell should reflect the family's values and wishes. A Private Resomation allows families to honour their loved ones with dignity, save money, and protect the environment for future generations. It’s a compassionate choice that cares for both people and the planet.

For more information on a Private Resomation Service and how it can benefit your family, please get in touch. We’re here to support you in making choices that feel right and honour your loved ones with care and dignity.

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