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14. There's a new fad of composting human remains...

Wed Jan 8, 2020, 10:41 PM

Jan 2020

supposedly even more "natural" than regular burial, because it doesn't involve a coffin, apparently.

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I hope this isn't considered spam [View all] lillypaddle Jan 2020 OP

symbolism is a very important part of the grieving process Skittles Jan 2020 #1

It only uses a tiny bit marybourg Jan 2020 #2

$185 for an orb with my ashes in it isn't that bad. Croney Jan 2020 #3

And -- we do have an "end of life" forum here. marybourg Jan 2020 #4

My stepdaughter did this for all of the immediate family AJT Jan 2020 #5

Pretty, but I'd rather do 'natural burial,' elleng Jan 2020 #6

Of course - lillypaddle Jan 2020 #7

There's a new fad of composting human remains... Wounded Bear Jan 2020 #14

Plain pine box ok with me. elleng Jan 2020 #15

I hear you... Wounded Bear Jan 2020 #16

I want my remains to return to nature, elleng Jan 2020 #17

Not a bad option, to be sure...nt Wounded Bear Jan 2020 #18

Oh my goodness! GemDigger Jan 2020 #8

Love your poll options.❤ Now that is creative, they are beautiful. dewsgirl Jan 2020 #9

It's like being part of a mini universe lillypaddle Jan 2020 #10

LoL😂 dewsgirl Jan 2020 #11

Thank you lillypaddle. This is an excellent option. alwaysinasnit Jan 2020 #12

You'e welcome lillypaddle Jan 2020 #13

I like the pendant but I am quite sure no one is going to want my ashes. littlemissmartypants Jan 2020 #19

I like SPAM! trof Feb 2020 #20