Cremation or burial ? What is your choice ?

C50 said:
I'm not squemish around death or bodies but not sure I could stand over Aunt Marges burning corpse tossing on more wood untill she's completely cremated. I guess if it's the custom you do what you must.
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yes, and these people believe in that wholeheartedly... it wouldn't be for me either... but then I haven't been raised in that faith
 
A "body farm" (formally known as a Human Taphonomy Facility) is a specialized research compound where human corpses are left exposed to the elements. These outdoor laboratories allow forensic scientists and anthropologists to study the exact stages of human decomposition in various environments, ultimately aiding in criminal investigations and estimating time of death.
 
Cremation first peaked in ancient civilizations (like Greece and Rome) before earth burial became the standard, but it became popular again in the late 20th century. In the United States, cremation rates hovered around 4% in 1960 and have since surged, eventually surpassing traditional burial as the most common method.

Several factors and milestones drove this explosive modern popularity:
  • Religious Shifts: Historically opposed to cremation, the Catholic Church lifted its ban on the practice in 1963. Major Protestant denominations also began accepting it, which helped remove the cultural stigma.
  • Decreasing Costs: Cremation generally offers a more affordable alternative to traditional burials, which has become a massive driver in its growth.
  • Environmental Concerns & Flexibility: Many people today view cremation as an eco-friendly option that saves space and allows for highly personalized memorial services.
 
I think the difference is all about your faith. Please understand that I do not judge anyone on what they believe. In my case I knew my daughter wasn't there in the body I touched. I know, for myself, that one's soul is not the body. The physical remains, if you will, were not her. She was gone.
I have seen people alive, yet soul less. Their eyes say it all. My belief in God centers around the fact that when we pass the mortal life our soul comes to him.
So to me, my daughter was with God. I believe that. Not because I was brought up that way. I wasn't brought up with any religious belief. I have talked to God thru the years. He knows me, he castigates me. He shows me where I am wrong. He loves me but I will pay for my sins. No if, ands or doubts. Never the less I am his. He will always love me because that is his promise.
So I know my daughter is with God.
I am sure this makes no sense to anyone, intellect or otherwise that has other thoughts.
I just know.
Faith will never be a subject for debate. It will never be presented as a subject for a debate. Yet faith defies medical understanding. It defies science and all that we understand about the world and ourselves. Faith is tangible yet not able to be tested . So please tell me where I have gone wrong.
All that aside. Lose is grievous and I pray for Gods comfort with what you are going thru.
 
rbtvgo said:
... I have seen people alive, yet soul less. Their eyes say it all. My belief in God centers around the fact that when we pass the mortal life our soul comes to him.
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:) We must take extreme care in this life not to lose our humanity. There is no shortage of ghouls, feeders on people, walking around pretending to be people.
 
A couple of weeks ago, my daughter and SIL mentioned Power of Attorney. So we got that organised (well just the initial signing, not had completion yet).

Aside from cremation which I'd already told her, I want a direct funeral, ie they pick up the body, burn it and give the ashes to her. No remembrance service or anything like that.

I told them the route to take my ashes to and scatter them - an isolated place on top of the hills where I used to live in one of my previous lives, well before settling down. She knows around there as I used to take her near there when she was younger for walks and picnics.

But she doesn't know about my secret place further up, which saw me through a lot. Not a soul around for miles, just nature and so high up you feel you could touch the sky.
I let her google it to make sure it was the right place.

She asked what about after that? Do whatever floats your boat petal. Go back to work, whatever.
Carry me in your heart and if you see a crossed vapour trail (as in an 'X') that's me blowing you a kiss.
(When she was 4 or 5 we had to have our dog put to sleep and when we came out of the vets, I saw a crossed vapour trail, and said 'See, there she is blowing us a kiss' ).

I also want to do a living will and get a necklace for DNR, which I keep meaning to do but haven't got around to doing yet. Writing this has reminded to get onto it!
 
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