Direct cremations are very popular now. I know about half a dozen people who chose them. My husband says he wants the same. No mourners, no fuss, nothing. I am also veering towards one.
My Mum died Xmas 2020 and because of the pandemic we were very limited in what sort of funeral she could have. We chose a graveside service with a Catholic priest and just 9 family members present. We went to the grave yesterday and sat in the sun saying that in a way it was a lovely little service and it was intimate and respectful and even though it was a few days before Christmas, it was quite mild and the sun came out. She wanted to be buried with my Dad in the village church so we respected that.
I’m really not bothered what happens to my body when I’ve gone … after all, I won’t need it will I.
Whatever’s cheapest and least trouble … besides, Earth is getting too crowded, leave more land for the living.
Human composting sounds interesting though I believe it’s not legal yet in the UK.
What is natural organic reduction and how does it work?
NOR gently transforms human remains into
soil in 4-6 weeks. The process uses large vessels to hold human remains which are combined with straw,
wood chips, and other natural materials.
The decomposing process creates heat of over 131F, which kills
viruses, bacteria, and pathogens, and exceeds EPA requirements for heavy metals, which are stabilized in
the soil, not volatilized.
The resulting soil is safe for gardens, trees and general land use.
You mean like on some conveyor belt … so some of us can glide up … and some of us can slide down and some of us remain here in a limbo like purgatory .
That sounds identical to ours here. One phone call to the number from the Age UK details folder and the nominated undertaker does the rest. The only thing the survivor has to do is obtain the necessary death certificate and then Dillistone & Wraights does the rest
