About the Aquamation Process
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References
1 CANA – Cremation Association of North America. (2023). The science and sustainability of alkaline hydrolysis. CANA Journal, 59(2), 18–25. https://www.cremationassociation.org
2 CNA Insurance. (2022). Environmental impact assessment of cremation and alkaline hydrolysis in North America. Environmental Affairs Division.
3 Kling, R., & Phillips, B. (2020). Comparative life-cycle assessment of alkaline hydrolysis and traditional cremation. Journal of Cleaner Production, 275, 123098. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123098
4 Luther, M. (2023, October 17). What is aquamation? A veterinarian explains water cremation for pets. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/10/17/aquamation-pet-cremation
5 Miller, J. (2022). Mercury emissions reduction through alkaline hydrolysis: A technical overview. Environmental Science & Technology Reports, 9(4), 214–222. https://doi.org/10.1021/estrep.2c0214
6 Pet Memorial Association of America (PMAA). (2023). Regulatory status of pet aquamation in the United States. https://www.pmaa.org/aquamation-regulations
7 Spade, K. (2021). Greener goodbyes: Public perception of alkaline hydrolysis in animal aftercare. Anthrozoös, 34(5), 631–646. https://doi.org/10.1080/08927936.2021.1942176
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