Scotcast - Hydrolysis: our UK-first ‘green’ funerals
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Scotland has become the first part of the UK to legalise water cremations, a process known as alkaline hydrolysis.
We ask funeral director Andrew Purves (pictured) why there's demand for an alternative to burial and traditional cremation.
Scotcast is the BBC's Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.
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Picture credit: William Purves Funeral Directors
Published on Monday, 2nd March 2026.
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