In case you were wondering what your family should do with your body after you die, here is something that reminds me of a scene out of "The Wicker Man" where the policeman looking into a missing person report on an island full of pagans is told that her body has become a tree.
From the Journal of Soil Science and Plant Health,
"Capsula Mundi. Life never stops."
"Capsula Mundi is a cultural and broad-based project, which envisions a different approach to the way we think about death. It's an egg-shaped pod, an ancient and perfect form, made of biodegradable material, where our departed loved ones are placed for burial. Ashes will be held in small egg-shaped biodegradable urns while bodies will be laid down in a fetal position in larger pods. The Capsula will then be buried as a seed in the earth. A tree, chosen in life by the deceased, will be planted on top of it and serve as a memorial for the departed and as a legacy for posterity and the future of our planet. Family and friends will continue to care for the tree as it grows. Cemeteries will acquire a new look and, instead of the cold grey landscape we see today, they will grow into vibrant woodlands."
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Brings to new meaning the concept of the Family Tree.
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DeleteWell, we have buried our pets in our garden with nice plants above them, and my husband often says he wants to be planted back there with our beloved dog.
ReplyDeleteWas your pet buried under a Dogwood Tree?
Delete:-) Near one, Fr. Dale. She's in the shade, with a cast-iron plant and perennial toad lillies around.
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