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A new way of 'burial' - human composting

Marianne72

I read about this a few minutes ago. Human composting is a new concept, a natural way for 'disposal,' and far 'greener' than cremation or burial.

What do you think? It would also save relatives a shed load of money - how can anyone afford £thousands for traditional burials.

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  • I think it's a lovely idea, to actual complete the life cycle and go back to grow something. I saw water cremation has just been legalised here in Scotland, so having choice over what happens should be a good thing, especially more eco options.

    In a sci fi book I read, they are on a space ship and that's what they do with the deceased, and then it's used for growing things, and they have special gardeners who reverentially scatter it on communal flower beds to keep the space ship looking more natural for people's mental health. (Was a nice series).

    With people going to the space again after a long hiatus, I think the idea of a composting cycle rather than a space burial at sea is a lot nicer. 

    Churches are against it, but they've had a monopoly over human remains for a long time, so it's natural they wouldn't allow it as they are slow to change. But if they updated, I can imagine instead of graveyards in the future, imagine tended funeral gardens, that are havens of quiet and peace and reflection and full of life.

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  • I think it's a lovely idea, to actual complete the life cycle and go back to grow something. I saw water cremation has just been legalised here in Scotland, so having choice over what happens should be a good thing, especially more eco options.

    In a sci fi book I read, they are on a space ship and that's what they do with the deceased, and then it's used for growing things, and they have special gardeners who reverentially scatter it on communal flower beds to keep the space ship looking more natural for people's mental health. (Was a nice series).

    With people going to the space again after a long hiatus, I think the idea of a composting cycle rather than a space burial at sea is a lot nicer. 

    Churches are against it, but they've had a monopoly over human remains for a long time, so it's natural they wouldn't allow it as they are slow to change. But if they updated, I can imagine instead of graveyards in the future, imagine tended funeral gardens, that are havens of quiet and peace and reflection and full of life.

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