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Washington Legalizes Two Novel Methods of Final Disposition

New legislation allows the use of “natural organic reduction” and alkaline hydrolysis
Posted on April 26, 2019 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

The State of Washington has just authorized historic legislation that will legalize two new methods of final disposition in the state. Now awaiting the signature of Gov. Jay Inslee, the measure will allow “natural organic reduction” (formerly known as “recomposition”) … Continue reading →

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Recomposition and Other Burial Innovations Give Our Bodies New Purpose After Death

Washington introduces a bill allowing two new green burial practices: recomposition and alkaline hydrolysis
Posted on February 1, 2019 by Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

When planning for the end of life, new burial alternatives mean that we can now ask ourselves: What do I want to be when I die? A bill introduced in the Washington state legislature would add two environmentally friendly options for … Continue reading →

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Sam Coulton Designs a New Necropolis

The architecture student has designed an environmentally friendly "city of the dead"
Posted on November 25, 2018 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

Sam Coulton is a London architectural student who has been looking for a solution to a problem: London is rapidly running out of burial space. According to a 2015 BBC report, nearly half of London’s cemeteries will run out of … Continue reading →

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Is Alkaline Hydrolysis Good for the Environment?

An interview with Philip Olson, Part Two
Posted on March 18, 2017 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today, SevenPonds speaks with Philip Olson, an assistant professor of Science and Technology in Society at Virginia Tech. Olson researches bioethics and environmental ethics, analyzing society’s complex relationship with new technologies. He has a particular interest in the study of alkaline … Continue reading →

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What Is Alkaline Hydrolysis?

An interview with Philip Olson about a new form of disposition, Part One
Posted on March 11, 2017 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today, SevenPonds speaks with Philip Olson, an assistant professor of Science and Technology in Society at Virginia Tech. Olson researches bioethics and environmental ethics, analyzing society’s complex relationship with new technologies. He has a particular interest in the study of alkaline … Continue reading →

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Since When Does Cremation Not Include Fire?

Hey Cremation Association of North America (CANA), what's up with the new definition of "cremation"?
Posted on July 14, 2014 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

I write this with the greatest of disappointment. As a former CANA (Cremation Association of North America) member for many years, I’m discouraged by the organization having allowed a redefinition of “cremation” to sometimes not include fire. Come on CANA … Continue reading →

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