Or Resomation’s process, which breaks down corpses with alkaline hydrolysis. The latest green cremation tactic to come down the pipeline–decomposing flesh and organs while leaving bones intact–isn’t much more comforting.

Dubbed Aquamotion, the eco-cremation scheme has corpses dunked into potassium-filled steel containers that are heated up by water, dissolving everything but the bones in four hours. The process has a number of benefits–it uses just 10% of the energy of a traditional cremation and preserves artificial implants for reuse. (Who doesn’t want a hip implant from a cadaver?)

The process isn’t exactly new. The Aquamotion website explains:

Aquamation has virtually taken over as the preferred method of disposal of diseased animal bodies in the USA and Europe. The method has been used since 1992 to dispose of animals with diseases such as mad cow disease or scabies. While cremations and burials fail to destroy these diseases, aquamation is the only acceptable method that effectively removes the risk of further spread and contamination.

via www.fastcompany.co