Why Choose Fireless Cremation® | Fireless Cremation vs. Aquamation
Fireless Cremation® vs. Aquamation®

The difference is in the dissolution.

Not all alkaline hydrolysis systems are built the same. The difference shows up where it matters most: complete dissolution, predictable cycles, and a process families, veterinarians, and funeral directors can trust.

Side by Side

Fireless Cremation®, measured against the alternative.

Fireless Cremation® systems use a patented process — ethanol as a co-solvent, complete lipid dissolution at atmospheric pressure and roughly 160°F. Here’s how those differences can translate into day-to-day operation.

Fireless Cremation®
Aquamation®
Cycle Time
4–5.5 hours
6-8 hour at 300°F and 18-20 hour at 200°F
Dissolution
100% — no grease, marrow, or brain matter
Low-temp systems known for their inability to consistently complete dissolutions
Operating Temperature
160°F
Low-temp 200°F | High-temp300°F
Water Usage
94% less than other systems
Higher water usage
Energy Usage
98% less than petrochemical cremation
Higher energy demand
Bone Retention
Full retention, incl. sand-sized fragments
Bone loss reported in some systems
Maintenance
Minimal
Recurring maintenance concerns
Loading & Retrieval
Designed for ease of use
Difficult. Dripping and heavy basket(s)

Aquamation® is a registered trademark of Bio-Response Solutions. We are direct competitors, and we manufacture and sell alkaline hydrolysis systems.

The $1,500 Challenge

See it for yourself. If you still choose Aquamation, we'll pay you.

Compare our system for human water cremation to an Aquamation human system . If you still decide to buy an Aquamation system afterward, we'll pay you $1,500. To date, no one who has taken the Challenge has subsequently purchased one.

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$1,500Seeing is believing

Fireless Cremation® wasn't designed from a spec sheet. Our co-inventor and President personally operated the first Fireless Cremation® systems as a funeral home operator, before bringing the technology to market.

Every design decision was shaped by the person actually loading, running, and unloading the system — not just engineering it on paper.

Ready When You Are

See the difference for yourself.