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Rooted in compassion.
A personal approach to dignified care across the Southern Cape.
Three values. One promise.
These values guide the way we care for you and your loved one.
CareAttentive, personal support for you and your family.- CompassionKindness and empathy through a difficult time.
RespectHonouring your loved one and your individual wishes.
About Eternal Waters
Care guided by heart and respect.
Eternal Waters is a compassionate aquamation and farewell care service based in Mossel Bay, serving families and individuals throughout the Southern Cape. We understand that saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy, which is why we are dedicated to making the journey as simple, peaceful and dignified as possible.
From collection and transportation to respectful care, storage and aquamation, we provide thoughtful, personal guidance and support every step of the way. With genuine compassion, understanding and the utmost respect, we take care of the practical arrangements, allowing families the space and peace of mind to focus on what matters most — honouring, remembering and celebrating the life of someone they love.
Based in Mossel Bay, servicing the Southern Cape.
About Aquamation
Aquamation — A Gentler Way to Say Goodbye
A thoughtful farewell, caring for your loved one and the world we share.
Aquamation, also known as water cremation, offers a gentle and environmentally considerate alternative to traditional flame cremation. Using a carefully controlled combination of water, heat and an alkaline solution instead of fire, the process accelerates natural decomposition, leaving behind bone remains that are carefully prepared and returned to the family.
By avoiding direct combustion, aquamation generally requires less energy and produces fewer direct air emissions than conventional cremation. It offers families a meaningful choice that reflects both respect for their loved one and consideration for the environment.
At Eternal Waters, we believe every farewell deserves compassion and dignity. We provide clear guidance and personal support throughout the process, helping families honour their loved one with care, understanding and peace of mind.
Why Choose Aquamation?
A Gentle, Water-Based Process: Using water rather than flames, aquamation offers a peaceful and respectful alternative to conventional cremation.- Lower Energy Consumption: The process generally requires substantially less energy than traditional flame cremation, helping conserve valuable resources.
- Reduced Environmental Impact: With no direct combustion, aquamation avoids the associated airborne emissions, including mercury released during flame cremation, and generally has a smaller carbon footprint.
- A Natural Approach: Aquamation uses alkaline hydrolysis to accelerate the natural decomposition process, offering a thoughtful approach inspired by nature.
- More Remains Returned to Families: The process typically preserves a greater quantity of bone remains, which are prepared into a fine, ash-like form and returned to families for safekeeping or scattering according to their wishes.
What happens to the water?
At Eternal Waters, we do not flush aquamation water into the municipal sewer system.
- Controlled water circulation. Our system circulates water under controlled conditions throughout the aquamation process.
- Responsible water management. We manage the water carefully and use it efficiently as part of the process.
- Respect beyond the farewell. We consider how each step of our work affects the environment we share.
Care begins with a conversation
Let us get to know what matters to you.
Tell us about your family’s wishes. We’ll listen with understanding and help you find a thoughtful way forward.
