Just figured I should throw up a new post here since I haven't really touched this thing since I made it. In response to Erin's question: I couldn't really find any peculiar burial practices within Canada, although I didn't really dig as deeply as I probably should have. I mostly just wanted to comment on the "Mushroom burial suit" Ted Talk. As wacked out as it is, what a cool idea! The Green movement has definitely been building and gaining support as humanity pushes itself closer and closer to the brink; western funeral practices are a big impact that contribute to environmental damage that most people probably don't even give a second thought to (I know I didn't until now). If this catches on it could really do a lot of good...which brings me to my next thought.
Why is it that people are so caught up with what happens to their bodies after death? (Before you hit the reply button, take that comment with a grain of salt). I know how ignorant that sounds, and how many people have religion as their reasoning, but c'mmon... it's the 21st century. I think by now many people realize the route to "heaven"isn't as strict as it once was, and choosing a practice other than burial won't hinder your chances to cross through the pearly gates all that much. I respect the fact that most people don't want others poking and prodding at their corpse for science or other reasons, but what's wrong with choosing a simple "green" burial, or even a cremation? As long as your body is respected, kept away from any unwanted public displays, is it really so bad to choose to be eaten by mushrooms rather than plague the ground with more toxic chemicals and a big ol', super non-biodegradable coffin?
I really enjoyed your provocative statements about religion. As someone who doesn't have a fliter and regularly speaks her mind, it's nice to see someone else who's uninhibited. The mushroom suit is pretty interesting and "green" burials are they way to go, but what would you want done with your corpse?
ReplyDeleteTo be totally honest with you, as much as I respect other people's ideas and beliefs as to what happens to your body after death, I'm not really sure if I really care. With this being said, I don't think I would particularly want it being show cased on some science display or used as an experiment, but in terms of burial/cremation/ whatever process, I think whichever one is the least burden to my family and the environment would be the route I would take.
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