I think when I die I want to be cremated and put in one of those biological urns. Instead of a funeral I think I would just want to be planted somewhere. That way, my death wouldn't seem so sad, but instead be a way something that wanted life could live. I'm not sure where I would have them plant the tree though.
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FuneralCry
Just wanting some peace
- Sep 24, 2020
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That's a nice idea. I certainly would never want a funeral and your wish to become a tree is understandable. I hope that you manage to achieve what you are looking for.
It's a nice idea. You should choose somewhere the land is protected so you're not cut down at some point.
I've always liked the idea of that too. Wonder if it matters how you CTB... Expect certain poisons wouldn't be great for plants either...
What tree would you like to feed? Think maybe a Weeping Willow for me. Seems appropriately tragic- plus- I love rivers and they do too. ❤
Bet it would be expensive...
What tree would you like to feed? Think maybe a Weeping Willow for me. Seems appropriately tragic- plus- I love rivers and they do too. ❤
Bet it would be expensive...
wait.what
no really, what?
- Aug 14, 2020
- 994
I'd like to do something similar. I've asked my family to cremate me & scatter my ashes in wooded area of a state park, which amounts to basically the same thing.
I think the urn was something like $150 dollars which isn't too bad. I think I'd like to be a willow. The only detail I haven't figured out is where I would be planted.
Does anyone have any insight as to choosing a place to be planted? I'm not sure if maybe I could be planted at like a local park or along a river or something
TAW122
Emissary of the right to die.
- Aug 30, 2018
- 7,059
That is not a bad idea, environmentally speaking, especially when one wishes to give back to nature in some way. I personally don't have any preference (nor could care) what happens to my body once I'm gone (since I won't be able to experience nor witness it). Though for the sake of discussion, I suppose if I was turned into fertilizer or even scattered as ashes, it could benefit wherever my remains are scattered/planted.
I'm sure you'd need permission if it was a public space- even in random woods or farms, I expect someone owns the land.
I would think the company that provides the service would know the different possibilities.
Tmbass
Member
- Jun 5, 2022
- 25
I read somewhere a prison inmate only asked for a single pitted olive for his last meal on death row. This was so when he was buried, eventually, an olive tree would grow symbolising he was at peace with the world after death.
A little different to how you say you would go about it, but reminded me of this beautiful story nonetheless.
A little different to how you say you would go about it, but reminded me of this beautiful story nonetheless.
I love that. I'm hoping I can be planted in one of my favorite parks.I read somewhere a prison inmate only asked for a single pitted olive for his last meal on death row. This was so when he was buried, eventually, an olive tree would grow symbolising he was at peace with the world after death.
A little different to how you say you would go about it, but reminded me of this beautiful story nonetheless.
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