Forget Coffins – Organic Burial Pods Will Turn Your Loved Ones Into Trees
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The idea of coming full circle and returning whence we came from is one that appeals to many of us, regardless of our faith (or lack thereof), and this is an idea captured perfectly by this beautiful new burial method developed in Italy. The Capsula Mundi project by designers Anna Citelli and Raoul Bretzel has developed an organic, biodegradable burial capsule that will turn the deceased’s body into nutrients for a tree that will grow out of their remains.
After being encapsulated in the fetal position, the deceased is buried and either a tree or tree seed is planted above their capsule. The project’s site already has a number of trees to choose from.
The project is currently only a concept because Italian law forbids such burials. If it were allowed to proceed, however, the project’s aim would be to create entire memorial parks full of trees instead of tombstones. And instead of destroying and burying wood for wooden coffins, we would, at the end of our lives, provide sustenance for new trees instead. And indeed, the idea that our loved ones and descendants could visit our tree, care for it and rest in its shade is truly a comforting one.
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An Italian company came up with an eco-friendly alternative to coffins
Instead of visiting cemeteries, mourners will be able to visit sacred forests
Each client will be able to choose their favorite tree
The people buried inside the pods will become nutrients for their chosen trees
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I love the idea, it somehow gives you the feeling that your loved one is still there :) way better than being stuck under the ground!
I love it simply because instead of cold hard stone symbolizing the memory of a loved one, you have a beautiful living thing!!!
I agree!! And even if your tree gets chopped or burned down, it's all just the circle of life. Keeps going and going. Nothing is permanent.
I think you will still be under the ground, isn't that where you plant trees?
Yeah, that's the bad part. But at least with this, a part of you comes back to the surface as another living thing.
you are stuck under the ground, the tree on top of you, and I quote "The people buried inside the pods will become nutrients for their chosen trees"
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Poetic, but you won't become part of the tree. Microbes, insects, and fungi will consume you long before tree roots even get close.
Waste from the microbes, insects and fungi would just fertilize the soil around the tree and therefore the tree, likely for several seasons.
Well the things that consume us will excrete us at some point, and probably process our remains so the tree can absorb us easier.
I'm sure the capsule is made of certain materials to help the deceased last long enough for the roots to attach?
Microbes, etc. + dead things + moisture = compost. (Compost + soil = nutrient-rich soil) + moisture = tree food. Trees don't EAT PEOPLE.
As an animist and someone who loves the idea of returning to the Earth instead of becoming embalmed toxic waste, I AM ON BOARD.
Me too!
The only path that dissappoints me is I thought the capsule would contain your ashes,,, I don't want to be burried whole,,, :/
This is awesome!
yes!!! plus we really need more trees!!!!!
I love the idea, it somehow gives you the feeling that your loved one is still there :) way better than being stuck under the ground!
I love it simply because instead of cold hard stone symbolizing the memory of a loved one, you have a beautiful living thing!!!
I agree!! And even if your tree gets chopped or burned down, it's all just the circle of life. Keeps going and going. Nothing is permanent.
I think you will still be under the ground, isn't that where you plant trees?
Yeah, that's the bad part. But at least with this, a part of you comes back to the surface as another living thing.
you are stuck under the ground, the tree on top of you, and I quote "The people buried inside the pods will become nutrients for their chosen trees"
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Poetic, but you won't become part of the tree. Microbes, insects, and fungi will consume you long before tree roots even get close.
Waste from the microbes, insects and fungi would just fertilize the soil around the tree and therefore the tree, likely for several seasons.
Well the things that consume us will excrete us at some point, and probably process our remains so the tree can absorb us easier.
I'm sure the capsule is made of certain materials to help the deceased last long enough for the roots to attach?
Microbes, etc. + dead things + moisture = compost. (Compost + soil = nutrient-rich soil) + moisture = tree food. Trees don't EAT PEOPLE.
As an animist and someone who loves the idea of returning to the Earth instead of becoming embalmed toxic waste, I AM ON BOARD.
Me too!
The only path that dissappoints me is I thought the capsule would contain your ashes,,, I don't want to be burried whole,,, :/
This is awesome!
yes!!! plus we really need more trees!!!!!