SO, how do you want to be disposed of?

 WHAT A QUESTION!

However, let's ask it.

First off, did you know that a majority of Americans (I haven't studied up yet on Canadians) have NOT made funeral arrangements?

July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than two-thirds (68%) of Americans say discussing end-of-life preparations with family/loved ones is important, but fewer than half (47%) have actually done so, according to new survey data from Ethos, one of the largest term life insurance providers in the U.S.

https://insurancenewsnet.com/innarticle/americans-think-about-death-but-wont-plan-for-it

Then there has been a shift in method of disposing of your body. Used to be burials were the most common, not any more:

More families are choosing cremation due to its affordability when it’s time to navigate death’s financial toll. Over the last 15 years, the U.S. cremation rate nearly doubled to 57%, according to industry data.

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/personal-finance/cost-of-cremation/

BUT, then what to do with the ashes? Put them in a vault? Have a family member keep the urn? Scatter them to the wind?

So, cost seems to be the driving factor. HOWEVER, despite cost, some are now considering environmental impacts. So some are planning natural burials (without a coffin). Otherwise known as a Green Burial. But how many Americans even consider the environmental impact?

How about body donations? Something you would consider?

Science Care is a body donation to science program that offers no-cost cremation.

Together, we can...
Help future generations through improved scientific research and education

Of course, we could consider methods - though NOT legal in the U.S or Canada, that are popular in other parts of the world:

Give My Body to the Birds: The Practice of Sky Burial



AQUAMATION

A non-incinerating variation of cremation is hydro-cremation. Also known as resomation, aquamation, or water cremation, the process entails alkaline hydrolysis, which uses chemicals and heat to dissolve your body into liquid. The resulting sterile liquid can then be stored in a container. Aquamation is not yet legal in every state. The process has a much lower carbon footprint than cremation or burial.

Kind of a personal subject, so if you don't like the topic, fair enough. But out of curiosity, have you considered your burial or non-burial options. 
How do YOU want to be disposed of?  





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