The process of aquamation involves placing the body in a specially designed vessel filled with a solution of water and potassium hydroxide. The vessel is then heated and pressurized, causing the body to undergo a chemical reaction that breaks down the organic matter into its basic components. The end result is a sterile liquid solution and a small amount of bone fragments, which can be pulverized into a fine powder that can be returned to the family as cremated remains. One of the main advantages of aquamation is its environmental impact.