# Crematoria Heat Homes and Pools With Waste Energy

Some crematoria are capturing waste heat from cremation to warm nearby homes and swimming pools, according to Wired. The practice can reduce fossil-fuel use and emissions, while raising ethical and logistical questions about reusing energy from human remains.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/crematoria-heat-homes-and-swimming-pools/) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000