wonderful discussion last night on options of burial. really opened my eyes to realize the options are not binary: traditional vs cremation. I started some research and came up with a website and NY Times article; there is so much more! the website is www.greenburial.org and the article was in the Times:
Thinking About Having a ‘Green’ Funeral? Here’s What to Know
A typical American funeral usually involves a few hallmarks we’ve come to expect. But how necessary are those embellishments?
Very Interestimg! I talked to person in charge of workshops at local nature center and suggested green burials as a topic. She looked a little startled at the topic, but I think will look into aquamation.
On a more personal level, my family, fantasy football team is Potash!
I looked a little more into whole body donation. One thing I found that is applicable to all us Illinoisians- Why do I need to call a funeral director if I am not having a funeral service?
In Illinois, the only person legally allowed to remove a dead human body from the place of death is a licensed funeral director. Additionally, a funeral director is a professional who has been trained in and understands the process and documentation required after a death takes place. For instance, the funeral director will do the following for the family: s/he transports the body directly to our facility with the required Donor Enrollment form and Authority to Cremate form; s/he secures the permits and other documentation required; s/he informs Social Security of the death; and s/he creates the death certificate for the family.
The funeral home does not handle the cremation of the donor as the AGA does that at no cost to the family.
I would have to pay for body transport to research facility and if it is not accepted, pay for plan B.