Over two years after Santa Cruz West got its first green crematorium, Eco Moksha, it is gradually finding acceptance across faiths with Christians, Muslims and even Parsis opting for the new-age method to bid farewell to their loved ones.

The crematorium uses piped natural gas instead of traditional wood for the final rites. "As of now, we have cremated a total of 1,758 bodies, out of which 34 were Catholics, four Parsis and three Muslims. The last rituals and prayers are done with full honour by the respective priests and as per the wishes of the bereaved families," said Viral
Trivedi, caretaker of the crematorium.