Fire · combustionWater · hydrolysis
PET CREMATION · AQUAMATION GUIDE
A farewell by fire,
a return through water
For pet funeral and crematorium operators, the two methods differ in process, energy source, automation and family experience. NP40 offers a processing time comparable to cremation while shifting from gas combustion to an electrically powered, automated process.
GREEN TRANSFORMATION
Three shifts in
funeral infrastructure
The change spans the treatment method, energy source and operating model.
Gas (LNG)Electricity
Centralized facilitySmaller, distributed sites
PROCESS
Different processes
shape daily operations
Cremation involves combustion and cooling. NP40 uses heat and pressure to accelerate a decomposition process found in nature.
Cremation processPlacementLNG combustionCoolingCollect remains
INPUTOrganic tissue (remains)
Water95%Alkaline solution5%
HeatPressureAutomated operation
OUTPUT
Bone mineralsCollected and returned as remains
Reaction waterNeutralized and treated
TIME & EXPERIENCE
Processing time
comparable to cremation
A process of up to 90 minutes can increase daily treatment capacity and allow a funeral to be completed on the same day.
Observed pet processing time60–90 min
Small dogs · about 60 minMedium / large dogs · within 90 min
Up to 90 minutes per cycle supports more daily appointments.
Remains can be returned without another visit.
COST & CARBON
Comparing energy cost
and carbon emissions
Energy cost is compared for a 40 kg case and carbon emissions for a separate 20 kg case, each on a like-for-like basis. Figures are Korean reference values.
Korean LNG import price · 10-year trend
+71%vs. 2016
June 2026
June 2026
100171
2016Jun 2026 (provisional)
June 2026 provisional vs. 2016 average · index (2016=100), Korea
Higher LNG import priceGreater fuel-cost pressure for gas-fired cremation
Like-for-like treatment comparison
Energy cost · 40 kg caseAbout 95% lower
Carbon emissions · 20 kg caseAbout 89% lower
Questions for pet funeral
business operators
Here are the main differences to consider when planning a pet funeral or crematorium business.
What is pet aquamation?
Pet aquamation, also called alkaline hydrolysis or water cremation, uses water, an alkaline solution, heat and pressure to accelerate the breakdown of organic tissue. Bone minerals are collected afterward.
How does aquamation differ from cremation?
Cremation uses LNG combustion followed by cooling. NP40 aquamation uses water and electricity with heat, pressure and automated operation. The process, energy source and operating model differ.
What should an operator compare?
Compare processing time, daily capacity, energy cost, degree of automation, carbon emissions and whether families can complete the farewell on the same day.
Explore another path
for pet funeral services
Planning a pet funeral business or considering an alternative to a crematorium? Contact us about NP40, a demo-center visit or a business partnership.
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