E153: Rethinking Funerals: Water Cremation, Planning Ahead & Eco Alternatives

2025-08-04

Elizabeth Oakes is the founder of Pure Reflections, Ireland’s first and only resomarium, which provides water cremation - also known as alkaline hydrolysis or aquamation. She shares how she introduced water cremation to the Irish funeral industry, offering families a more sustainable, flame-free alternative to traditional cremation and burial.Elizabeth explains how water cremation works, why it’s growing in popularity across the world, and how it can reduce the environmental impact of funerals. She also opens up about working in a...

Elizabeth Oakes is the founder of Pure Reflections, Ireland’s first and only resomarium, which provides water cremation - also known as alkaline hydrolysis or aquamation.

She shares how she introduced water cremation to the Irish funeral industry, offering families a more sustainable, flame-free alternative to traditional cremation and burial.

Elizabeth explains how water cremation works, why it’s growing in popularity across the world, and how it can reduce the environmental impact of funerals. She also opens up about working in an unregulated industry, the importance of funeral planning, and why more people in Ireland are now exploring eco-friendly end-of-life options.

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone curious about new funeral choices, green burial alternatives, or how to take control of your final wishes.

Links from Episode

Pure Reflections

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