Promession – An Organic Burial Process
Set to launch in Sweden next year and in Korea the following year, promession is an eco-friendly method of disposal for human remains based on freeze drying. It was invented (and patented) in 1999 by Susanne Wiigh Masak. The word ‘promession’ is derived from the Italian word for ‘promise’ (promessa). Promession takes place in 7 steps: 1. The body is frozen to -18 degrees Celsius (normally this occurs between 24 to 48 hours) and then put into a sealed unit Read More