First water cremation service to open in Christchurch

StuffRNZFriday 6 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A new water cremation facility, also known as resomation, is set to open in Christchurch. This service provides an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial and flame cremation. The process is described as a more sustainable end-of-life option that produces no carbon emissions.

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First reported by Stuff, Fri 6 Jun 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 9 minutes
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