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Bob Hendrikx, the visionary behind Loop Biotech, suggests that ‘Funerals can represent not just farewells, but fresh starts.’
The Loop Living Cocoon was conceived to transform death into an opportunity to nurture nature, embodying the principle of leaving the earth in a better state than we found it.
The concept of ‘green’ funerals, gaining traction since the 1990s, presents a more eco-sensitive option compared to conventional funeral practices.
Their approach prioritizes reducing ecological harm, opting for decomposable coffins or burial cloths and forgoing the process of embalming. These services often occur in specially designated natural burial sites like forests or open fields.
A representative from Loop shared with MailOnline, ‘Our eco-friendly funeral options have supported numerous families across the UK.’
They mentioned that recently, Poppy’s Funerals, a funeral service located in London, conducted a burial using one of their innovative Living Cocoons.
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A novel funeral choice is making waves, based on the concept of ‘boil in a bag’ rituals that involve liquefying bodies and disposing of them through drainage systems.
This practice, poised to make its debut in the UK after gaining popularity globally, is referred to as water cremation or alkaline hydrolysis.
This process entails the fast breakdown of a body using a mixture of water and alkaline substances at elevated temperatures, resulting in only liquid and bones.
The resulting liquid, termed ‘effluent’, is safely processed into the sewage system, while the bones can be pulverized into ash and given to the loved ones to keep.
Proponents argue that this technique is more eco-friendly, yet some say it lacks the respect and dignity in handling the deceased.
