A new way of 'burial' - human composting

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.

Graveyards take up a huge amount of land and often not looked after, as it is hugely expensive without volunteers doing the work. Woodland burials are the nearest ideal at present but they are aimed at mourners. I would like to see parks with trees, shrubs and entertainment areas; places protected by law that provide a meeting place for the whole community, not simply memorial gardens.

Untended graveyards are often havens for wildlife, especially in urban areas where there are few untended sites that provide food and shelter for all sorts of creatures, from moths to foxes.

Untended graveyards are often havens for wildlife, especially in urban areas where there are few untended sites that provide food and shelter for all sorts of creatures, from moths to foxes.

True, but parks provide the kind of amenity people prefer to visit with their kids. Myself, I've always loved  cemeteries - take a look at my childhood haunt, The London Road Cemetery. These are views of the oldest trees there.