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26-11-2019, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Donkeyman ->
In SA Mups, in rural areas it was possible to buy a sort of cover to
place over dead farm animals such as cows etc which due to the
sunshine and being airtight caused the decaying process to speed
up by a large factor without expending any energy at all!
You didnt even have to move the dead animal as the cover was
portable and lightweight!
Perhaps a system like this could be modified to suit human needs?
Of course in colder countries the sunshine would have to be
supplemented by another source of energy, maybe the system you
speak of is such a system??
I think something like this has great potential once we resolve our
religious differences!

Regards Donkeyman!

Donkeyman, would you dare use the compost if possible?
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26-11-2019, 02:31 PM
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Juke, I think what you meant was not a layer of concrete as such, but you were referring to the headstone etc. Am I correct?
Yes, Mups, that's what I meant!!

All the layers over the dead body stop aeration and delay the decaying process.
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27-11-2019, 01:02 AM
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Regular cemeteries are some of the most peaceful green places around. Lots of wildlife and nature. So I'm not too sure of the real green difference other than a small bit of wood. I'm sure there are more carbon costs in shipping special cardboard and woodchips when they have probably manufactured all the coffins for the next ten years.
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27-11-2019, 11:52 AM
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Re: Cremation, Burial . . . or Composted

Originally Posted by Mups ->
Donkeyman, would you dare use the compost if possible?
You dont specify whether it is animal or human compost you are
talking about Mups?
In reality there should be no difference, but humans have set up
a system of taboos around death and disposal of remains which
will cause problems in society l expect?
For myself l dont mind what is done with my remains as long as
it is enviromentally freindly, which cancels out cremation, burial
also is not really viable in uk and alot of other countries due to the
lack of space for cemeteries etc?So what other options are there?
I think it was keezoy suggested burial at sea, which could be a
feasible and acceptable method?
And another idea could be the establishment of wolf parks where
the wolves are contained, and fed with the bodies. This would take
care of the bones as well !
There are numerous options available, will they be acceptable?
Who knows??
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27-11-2019, 12:04 PM
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Whatever is cheapest would suit me just fine. The thought of my family spending thousands for an ornate funeral goes against the grain.
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27-11-2019, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Dextrous63 ->
Whatever is cheapest would suit me just fine. The thought of my family spending thousands for an ornate funeral goes against the grain.
Your right Dex, cost should be a major factor in our choices?
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27-11-2019, 06:22 PM
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Re: Cremation, Burial . . . or Composted

Originally Posted by Donkeyman ->
You dont specify whether it is animal or human compost you are
talking about Mups?

In reality there should be no difference, but humans have set up
a system of taboos around death and disposal of remains which
will cause problems in society l expect?
For myself l dont mind what is done with my remains as long as
it is enviromentally freindly, which cancels out cremation, burial
also is not really viable in uk and alot of other countries due to the
lack of space for cemeteries etc?So what other options are there?
I think it was keezoy suggested burial at sea, which could be a
feasible and acceptable method?
And another idea could be the establishment of wolf parks where
the wolves are contained, and fed with the bodies. This would take
care of the bones as well !

There are numerous options available, will they be acceptable?
Who knows??
Donkeyman!

Donkeyman, the first hi-lighted bit about using the compost refers to what the thread is about - humans being composted.
Could you honestly bring yourself to grow your potatoes in Aunt Ethel's compost?

The next bit about the wolves - that might work on a very small scale, except I doubt you could feed them diseased meat, or meat full of steroids, and medications.

Also, I don't know how many people die per week, do you? But if there are a lot, you would need a lot of wolves to devour one after another, after another surely?
Again, I have to ask, could you honestly send someone you loved to be torn apart by a wolf pack?
Burning is grim enough!

Ooh, what a horrible subject!
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27-11-2019, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver Tabby ->
Not entirely - because you are in a coffin/container. With these 'compost' thingys you are usually just in a shroud and covered in wood chips.

None of which applies in my case - I've left my mortal remains to medical science.
I'm leaving my legs to Ikea to be used on one of their tables.
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27-11-2019, 06:28 PM
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It sounds very similar to burial although, as mentioned, it will happen quicker. Assuming it is done in tightly controlled conditions then it's probably not a bad thing. Normal burials release lot of poisons into surrounding areas (that's why church yards have Yew trees, because they suck up the contaminants).

The only thing of course is that it doesn't sound very respectful.
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I'm leaving my legs to Ikea to be used on one of their tables.

Nah. Mrs. LD said they are too bandy.
 
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