Cremation vs. Burial

[Dana]

I think it's time that we as a culture set an example to the rest of the world and get rid of traditional burials. I think everyone should be cremated. We take up so much space for graveyards and the bodies of our deceased are scattered everywhere. After a certain amount of time/generations what's really the point in a graveyard. If you believe your spirit passes on after death than there is no reason for a grave. We have a graveyard down my street that hasn't been used since the 17-1800s. It's just an area of centuries old graves with people in it nobody even remembers.

 

[pjbleek]

"we" as in who?

 

[Dana]

America? I thought it was pretty self evident :dunno

 

[MainerMikeBrown]

I don't think about cremation or burial much because at the age of 33, I like to focus on life more.

But for me, that'll probably change once I reach 60 years old or so, as many at that age start thinking about their own mortality.

However, for me to think about burial or cremation at my age wouldn't be productive.

 

[Natasha]

I'm not saying I disagree w/ some of your points, Dana, but some of that is asinine. Just b/c graves are centuries old doesn't mean nobody remembers them. Also, if the graveyard "hasn't been used" that's probably b/c they ran out of land or are landlocked. No new graves does NOT equal not being used, IJS

And you also have to realize that some religions don't believe in cremation. You can't FORCE people to be cremated. It's my PERSONAL choice and, God knows, it's a hell of a lot cheaper than a burial...but it's still a personal choice.

 

[Accountable]

We could save space by burying people vertically.

 

[alice in chains]

Graves are a place for people to dwell on a shitty memory. I want to be cremated and placed in an an ocean or river so whoever is visiting me can go fishing and have a pleasant time instead of a shitty one.

 

[Dana]

There are cultures in in Asia that actually burn the bodies of the dead on the banks of rivers.

 

[Natasha]

There are cultures in in Asia that actually burn the bodies of the dead on the banks of rivers.

M'kay. :unsure:

 

[MainerMikeBrown]

I think whether I should be cremated or buried is a choice my remaining family members should make. I want them to do what's best for them because they'll still be here on Earth.

 

[Jackass master]

I am building my own raised mound out in back of the greenhouses. Simple wooden box and cover me up with the skid steer. Plant some perennial flowers and kiss my ass goodbye.

 

[MainerMikeBrown]

I find the ideas of cremation and burial to be equally freaky.