“Aquamation,” a greener form of body disposal, is gaining acceptance in America. But some powerful groups are fighting to stop it.
The Fight for the Right to Be Cremated by Water
Emily Atkin | The New Republic | June 14, 2018 | 1,650 words
“Aquamation,” a greener form of body disposal, is gaining acceptance in America. But some powerful groups are fighting to stop it.
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