tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36545955.post2960765687519242184..comments2024-02-29T00:12:44.710-05:00Comments on Grave Matters - A Journey Through the Modern Funeral Industry to a Natural Way of Burial: Green Burial Coming Out Big in OctoberChristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02440578684662717304noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36545955.post-66258705506358946102009-09-30T05:57:47.947-04:002009-09-30T05:57:47.947-04:00We and our mother earth can be happy that "de...We and our mother earth can be happy that "death care" is becoming more environmentally-friendly. However, two critical aspects are mostly ignored in these discussions: meaningful memorialization, and perpetuity of the graves sites. From the program of this conference, it seems that this is again the case....<br /><br />We need to find meaningful and attractive new ways to leave memorials for family and future humanity, ways that align with contemporary aesthetics and ethical values. We should remember that a human life is not only about its environmental impact. <br /><br />We also need new ways to ensure that these places of memory and tribute remain undisturbed forever. <br /><br />Please visit Perpetua's Garden for ideas and discussion.<br /><br />Thomas Friese<br />http://perpetuasgarden.orgThomas Friesehttp://perpetuasgarden.orgnoreply@blogger.com