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<blockquote data-quote="adulbrich" data-source="post: 8568963" data-attributes="member: 661255">Being buried in the modern sense, you are embalmed to slow decomposition as much as possible. Plus, caskets are designed to NOT break down. It would be hundreds or thousands of years for you and your coffin to break down, introducing you to the life cycle.I doubt you plan to be buried without embalming fluid in a rapid biodegradable coffin. Or better yet, buried without a casket/coffin.Cremation does waste the chemical energy in your body, yes. But, it is cheaper and your carbon remains can be reintroduced to the earth quicker.If you really want to be one with the earth and make a positive impact on society, donate your body to science. There are anthropological studies where scientists leave corpses out in wilderness to decompose, and they monitor the process in different situations. They use this information to more accurately predict the time of death for murder victims. You would be completely naturally released to the earth, and also benefit the legal system. Just food for thought.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="adulbrich, post: 8568963, member: 661255"] Being buried in the modern sense, you are embalmed to slow decomposition as much as possible. Plus, caskets are designed to NOT break down. It would be hundreds or thousands of years for you and your coffin to break down, introducing you to the life cycle. I doubt you plan to be buried without embalming fluid in a rapid biodegradable coffin. Or better yet, buried without a casket/coffin. Cremation does waste the chemical energy in your body, yes. But, it is cheaper and your carbon remains can be reintroduced to the earth quicker. If you really want to be one with the earth and make a positive impact on society, donate your body to science. There are anthropological studies where scientists leave corpses out in wilderness to decompose, and they monitor the process in different situations. They use this information to more accurately predict the time of death for murder victims. You would be completely naturally released to the earth, and also benefit the legal system. Just food for thought. [/QUOTE]

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