Human composting, natural burials, water cremation: greener ways to go when you die

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:24:23 +1100

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<https://theconversation.com/human-composting-natural-burials-water-cremation-greener-ways-to-go-when-you-die-270969>

"All of us, sooner or later, will need to make a decision about the final
resting place for ourselves or a loved one.

But the usual options offered by most funeral homes – burial or cremation –
come with some pretty major environmental problems. Both involve huge amounts
of energy, resources and pollution.

Some religions have clear rules around how a body should be laid to rest, but
if you’ve got a broader set of options – and you can afford it – what are the
alternatives to mainstream burial and cremation methods?"

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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