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Scotland became the first part of the UK to legalise hydrolysis (water cremation) as an alternative to cremation or burial.
The Scottish Parliament approved new regulations legalising hydrolysis on Monday.
cremation was introduced into funeral law: 1902
The legalisation of hydrolysis in Scotland has been described as the most significant change to funeral law since cremation was introduced in 1902.
The hydrolysis process breaks down a body in a few hours using alkaline and water.
Multiple billboards advertising hydrolysis services have been spotted across Scotland by eyewitnesses, with at least one witness describing seeing 'a tremendous amount' of such advertising, indicating significant industry mobilization following legalization.
No verified reports yet of specific Scottish funeral homes actively displaying hydrolysis signage or promotional materials, which would indicate industry readiness ahead of or immediately following legalisation. Photographic evidence from a named Scottish funeral home would help confirm how quickly the sector is mobilising.