FAQ

Alka Eco Liquification is a method of final disposition for both our human and pet loved ones, but in different systems!

The scientific name for this water-based process is Alkalic hydrolysis (Alkalische Hydrolyse).

The term Alkalische hydrolyse (preferred by the Dutch government) is based on the term in Wikipedia “Water cremation”. There are other terms in use such as alkaline hydrolysis is a process for the disposal of human and pet remains.

Due to copyrights and trademark rules, we do not want to use those terms anymore/or avoid them as much as possible finding in Wikipedia or other official websites.

So, we basically use our own terms – Alka Eco Liquification. However, the Dutch government prefers the term Alkalische hydrolyse.

The Alka Eco Liquification process is performed after any viewing or visitation services the family wishes to have. When it’s time for the process, the individual body is respectfully placed in a stainless steel vessel. Potassium hydroxide is added to the process, and the vessel fills with water. The solution of 95% water and 5% potassium hydroxide is heated and circulated.

At the end of the process, only the skeletal remains, and the process water called Effluent Remaining. The sterile process water is released for recycling (our bodies are approximately 80% water to begin with), and the vessel performs a fresh water rinse for the equipment and remains. When the operator opens the door, only the inorganic bone minerals remain. The skeleton is processed into very small particles and returned to the family in an urn.