22
Human composting, natural burials, water cremation: greener ways to go when you die (theconversation.com)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/environment@aussie.zone
4 comments fedilink hide all child comments
 

All of us, sooner or later, will need to make a decision about the final resting place for ourselves or a loved one.

But the usual options offered by most funeral homes – burial or cremation – come with some pretty major environmental problems. Both involve huge amounts of energy, resources and pollution.

all 4 comments

sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[–] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

I knew before I clicked that some good options would have legal blocks, although it's good to see that green cemeteries exist in most states, even if they're currently sparse.

I just want to feed some plants and animals when I'm gone. Is that too much to ask?

It's disappointing to see that the organ donation options seem to default to wasteful options. Although it would have been nice if the article author reached out to the university to clarify if green options are available, as it may simply be unlisted and in the hands of the family to organise.

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • hideshow 1 child comment
    •
    • [–] -2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    It is beyond insanity. Just let people lay in peace. You want to become a compost? We all be it anyway.

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • hideshow 1 child comment
    •