Cremated Remains are harmful to soil

There has been a long belief that cremated remains are natural and harmless, with many believing that they are actually beneficial to plant and animal life.    Cremated remains are more like fossils.  They are composed of 100% bone, which is processed into fine particles following cremation.  The intense heat removes all organic matter and bacteria from the bone, sterilising the bones which in turn stops natural degradation.  Huntingdon Crematorium has established a relationship with The Faunus Group . They have developed soil that when mixed with cremated remains will neutralise the negative elements within the remains, whilst reintroducing specialised microbial culture.  These bacteria, enzymes and micro-organisms are essential to transition the bone fragments into safe, useable nutrients for the surrounding plants, trees and animal life.

Huntingdon Crematorium will use this soil whenever cremated remains are placed within the grounds to promote healthy plant growth, minimal replanting and plant longevity.
Results of this collaboration will be noticeable in the short term with healthy plant growth and for years to come as the larger trees and flora flourish.
True to our Green ethos of being one of the first UK’senvironmentally friendly Crematorium, this extends through the entire site and will be especially visible in the grounds as they mature to cultivate an oasis of peace and nature.