[Pil-pc-oceania] Compostoriums

[Robyn Francis]

Pertaining to this thread...
Joe Polaischer wanted to turn to compost as soon as possible so requested
not to be embalmed. Embalming is a standard practice and slows down
decomposition but the chemicals used are pretty toxic. Not being embalmed
meant the funeral had to happen within a couple of days.
If not being embalmed were to be combined with using a recycled paper
coffin, the process of returning to the earth would be considerably
accelerated (compared to standard practices).
I also reckon a tree planted on top of the above would be a great way to
recycle.
Ciao
Robyn 


On 7/4/08 5:49 PM, "permaculture at apollobay.org.au"
<permaculture at apollobay.org.au> wrote:

> Original Message:
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>> From: Virginia Solomon vsolomon at netspace.net.au
>> P.P.S. While we are on a roll... what about composting human bodies
>> after death? Can I get a lobby group organised to legalise this?
> 
> 
> hi virginia
> ive been looking and researching into this since my dad passed away...
> my dad wanted to be composted... in great sadness I wasn't able to fulfill
> this wish of his  ... so I'm very keen to make this a possibility for
> others who want their bodies to be composted when they die.
> We need to make this a reality, not just a wishful statement.
> much love
> Fern
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