South African bishop and human rights activist Desmond Tutu passed away last week at the age of 90 on December 26. Being the influential personality that he was, he stuck to his values even at the time of his death. The Nobel Peace Prize winner, who was cremated on January 2, was laid to rest using the eco-friendly method of aquamation and a cheap coffin. 

Known to be an environmentalist, Tutu had requested for the method, according to a CNN report. The process is unlike any other usually used by people who follow Christianity around the world. While different cultures have unique burial traditions due to their own rich diversity, burning the body to ashes or burial are still some of the commonly known methods used to lay a person to rest. However, aquamation seems to be here to stay.