Today, the Hydrolysis (Scotland) (No. 1) Regulations 2026 and the Hydrolysis (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2026 were laid in the Scottish Parliament. This significant step towards regulation is very welcome news for the team at Resomation and Kindly Earth. It brings the opportunity one step closer for people in Scotland to have a new third funeral choice alongside cremation and burial. The...

Earlier this month, Helen Chandler of Kindly Earth had the privilege of attending the first Scotland Joint Seminar, hosted by the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities (FBCA) and The Cremation Society in Edinburgh. The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, funeral professionals, and innovators to discuss the evolving landscape of funerals  in Scotland. Helen was...

Resomation is already making a meaningful impact in New Zealand, with strong uptake only a few months after its launch. Christchurch Water Crematorium—New Zealand’s first facility to offer this gentle, water-based alternative—has now completed over 50 services since June. What’s even more encouraging is that the majority of families have chosen Resomation over traditional flame cremation,...

Last week, Howard Pickard had the pleasure of visiting Austeng, the Australian ambassadors of Resomation, to explore ongoing opportunities in sustainable end-of-life care. During his visit, Howard engaged in in-depth discussions about alkaline hydrolysis, its environmental benefits, and the growing interest in water-based cremation technology across Australia. The conversations highlighted both...

Resomation is excited to announce the appointment of Tom Luigjes as our new Service Manager, bringing extensive experience and expertise to the team. Tom joins us from the funeral industry, where he spent 12 years with a leading manufacturer, including 9 years managing European service operations. In his new role, Tom will be responsible for reviewing and enhancing Resomation’s service...

The Resomation team is thrilled to announce that we will be attending Funéraire Paris 2025, taking place from November 19–21 at the Paris Le Bourget Exhibition Centre. This event is a key gathering for professionals in the funeral industry, and we’re excited to connect with attendees from across the sector. At Funéraire Paris, we’ll be sharing the latest updates and insights on Resomation,...

At Resomation, we are committed to creating sustainable, innovative solutions for the Water Cremation process. To support this, we partnered with Chem Resist, who specialise in thermoplastics which are an ideal material for the treatment system due to their broad range of chemical compatibility to develop a compact, efficient, and compliant treatment storage solution for the Resomator...

We are delighted to announce that Helen Chandler, representing Kindly Earth, was recently invited to speak at the newly reformed NAFD North East local member group meeting. Helen delivered an engaging presentation on Resomation, a modern and environmentally conscious alternative to traditional funeral practices. Her talk highlighted the growing interest in sustainable end-of-life choices and...

We’ve shared our response to the Law Commission’s consultation on New Funerary Methods—and there’s still time for you to take part before the deadline on Thursday, 4 September 2025. The consultation explores how the law should address emerging practices such as alkaline hydrolysis (Resomation) and human composting, while ensuring that future legislation reflects dignity, sustainability, public...