Which of the following is an alternative name for alkaline hydrolysis?

• A. Cremation by flame
• B. Burial
• C. Aqua Cremation
• D. Embalming

Answer: (C)

Aqua cremation is the name used for the water-based process of alkaline hydrolysis. In this method, bodily tissues are broken down using a hot, pressurized alkaline solution—usually potassium hydroxide—with water. The result is two products: a sterile liquid effluent and bone fragments that are processed into a powder similar to traditional cremains. The term “aqua cremation” emphasizes the use of water in the process, distinguishing it from flame-based cremation.

This is why the correct choice is Aqua Cremation. The other options describe different funeral practices: cremation by flame uses combustion, burial is interment in the ground, and embalming preserves the body with chemicals.