Grave Matters
Precis
In the second third of the book Mark Harris introduces other alternatives when caring for the dead. Typical cremations that frequently see in the U.S. Also sea burials where the ashes of the diseased will be spread across the peaceful sea or placing bodies into artificial coral reefs. Much more pleasant and beautiful ways of caring for the dead than the usual dominant social practices we see in this day in age.
Quotes
"Today, some thirty percent of all Americans are cremated. by 2025, the percentage will jump to forty-five percent..." In most countries where cremation has been introduced and taken hold, cremations eventually surrpass burials", says Jack Spring."(pg.55)
"Ken's spiritual uplift at sea contrasted markedly with the dejection he had experienced after leaving regular funerals back on land, whose mournful ceremonies put families into what he dubs a "corridor of sorrow."
(pg.72)
" Ken and his staff will help families conduct a committal ceremony, but it offers no preset version of its own." People have different values and beliefs about what that should be... we let them do what they want, as long as its legal".(pg.80)
Analysis
Quite surprising to see such natural and beautiful alternatives when it comes to caring for the dead. the usual dreadful sadness of typical funerals, burials give the death and even the dead such an awful taste. in earlier post i specified that i wanted my ashes spread out into a body of water, this second third of the book shows that imagination is present when caring for a loved one and the dead.
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