Frugal and Energy Efficient Dying

[Starboard Tack]

This was posted by RainDog in Religion, but I think it belongs here too.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1218111250

Turn cemeteries into forests

We now have the option of turning cemeteries into forests, which is a little bit less traditional but is far more practical. This could be a great way to help sustain the environment, contribute to the well-being of the ecosystem, and to know that the remains of your loved ones will live on through the beautiful expression of nature.
http://www.spiritscienceandmetaphysics.com/how-to-turn-into-a-tree-after-you-die/

[Squinch]

1. Edited after I read the article! It's an even better idea than what I thought it was!

What a cool way to go out. I'm in!

[Kaleva]

2. Here is another site that offers memorial tree urns

http://urnsnw.com/memorial-tree-urns/

Another interesting product.

http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/poetree-a-funeral-urn-that-lets-you-plant-a-tree-from-ashes.html

[drmeow]

3. Here's my plan

http://www.eternalreefs.com/

[Curmudgeoness]

4. It would be nice to have forests instead of tombstones

or plaques. I had wanted to be buried in a green "cemetery" where there are no stones/plaques, and the body is left to go back to the earth naturally.....but it is a very expensive plot and burial.

[PADemD]

5. This reminds me

Of the old high school poem about the mighty oak.

[IrishAyes]

6. Tardy reply, but someday I'll be later than ever.

The town cemetery here has a rose garden where ashes are scattered. So I really will wind up smelling like a rose!

[kristopher]

7. Sounds good.

Plant my remains under a tree
and water my bones with canine pee.