Meath mortician planning to offer eco-friendly water-based cremations

A Meath mortician is planning to open the first Irish facility to offer eco-friendly cremations, using water not flames.

Fri, 29 Mar, 2019 - 09:43

Louise Walsh

A Meath mortician is planning to open the first Irish facility to offer eco-friendly cremations, using water not flames.

Elizabeth Oakes (aged 32) is currently in talks with planning departments to open the revolutionary ‘Aquamation Centre’ which will offer a water-based cremation.

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