Cremation is the cheapest way to bury your loved ones. The average funeral burial cremation cost of cremation is about $1600.
Burial cremation options:
Bio-Cremation: Burial pods are placed in a large, communal area to await the body of the deceased. The mushrooms grow in the area and help to decompose the body. Mushroom burial suit: The mushrooms help to bury the body in a comfortable and natural way. The suit helps to keep the body warm and healthy while it is being buried. Human composting: This is an interesting way of disposing of a corpse. The compost helps to create a healthy environment for future generations.
Bio-cremation
Bio-cremation is a process of reducing an individual’s body to ashes using water and potassium hydroxide. Bio-cremation is suitable for anyone who has lived an environmentally conscious life. The deceased’s body is reduced to ashes using water and not flame. The body is placed in a watertight chamber and some alkaline is added. The water is then heated to 200 to 300 degrees. This process takes between 6 to 12 hours and what is left after the process is water bones and dust. The average cost of bio-cremation is $2000.
Burial pods
These are often referred to as biodegradable pods or tree pod burial. A person can be buried under the tree without being cremated, or cremated and the ashes put in an egg shaped pod called a Capsula Mundi and the trees planted above it to provide nutrients to the tree. You need to purchase and select a tree which costs between$100 to $330 depending on the tree you choose.
Mushroom burial suit
The infinity burial suit, also known as Cleo’s biodegradable cotton clothes, was developed by Jae Think Lee. It is made from mushroom spores and is seen into fabrics. The body is buried directly into the ground and this full body cloth, laced with microorganisms speeds up the decomposition process thereby neutralizing the toxins. The body suit comes in black or neutral and costs $1500. There are also small suits for pets costing $200. ..
Human composting
This process is known as Natural Organic Radiation (NOR). Human composting transforms the body into soil. The deceased’s body is donated to a body farm and it is placed in a steel cylinder measuring 8 feet long and 4 feet tall together with wood chips and straw which will aid the decomposition process. It takes about 30 or 40 days for the body to decompose. The bones and teeth are then broken down into granules and added back into the soil. People who died of tuberculosis or who went through radiation are not eligible for human decomposition as the soil may produce harmful pathogens which will be harmful for use.bHuman decomposition is currently only legal in three states in the US, Washington, Colorado and Oregon. It costs between $4000-$5000 to decompose a human body.
Body donation
If you are the family of a deceased person and you would like to donate their body for medical research or educational purposes, the body is accepted if it has undergone surgery within a few days of death. The body is then embalmed and transported to a medical school for study. There is no fee paid to the family, and the school pays for all transportation costs. If you choose this burial option, there is no memorial service with the body present. ..
Funeral pre-planning
If you are considering a funeral pre-planning service, it is important to consider the pros and cons. The pros of this type of service include peace of mind for your family, secure burial, and hidden charges. However, over time there may be additional costs associated with this type of service. For example, if you die without a will or if your estate is contested after your death, the funeral home may have to pay for any legal fees associated with the estate.
Summary
The increasing cost of burial and funeral services is causing many people to consider other burial options. The choice of which burial option to choose may depend on beliefs, preference amongst other factors. ..
After cremation, the water in a crematorium is heated to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit and then released into the atmosphere. This high temperature causes the water to break down into molecules of hydrogen and carbon. These molecules are then burned by the sun, creating heat and light that can be seen from space.
The water is released for recycling in order to reduce the amount of waste produced.
There is no definitive answer to this question as the cheapest way to bury a person depends on a number of factors, including the location and size of the burial plot, the type of burial service desired, and the personal preferences of the deceased’s family. However, some tips on how to save money on funeral expenses include choosing a burial plot in an area with lower costs or arranging for a cremation instead of a traditional burial. ..
