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Hydrolysis: our UK-first ‘green’ funerals
Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins hear about Scotland becoming the first part of the UK to legalise water cremations.
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 Â鶹Éç's Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk
Picture credit: William Purves Funeral Directors
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