Planning for End of Life: Final Care After Death

3 Tips for Understanding Your After-Death Options:

Credit: Infinity

One of the most important things to consider during your end of life planning is the final care you will receive after death. Home funeral expert Sally Shannon gave us a few tips to share about understanding the contemporary status of cremation, burial, and other after death options.

Consider the natural fabrics you can incorporate into your burial, such as hemp.
(Credit: Ebay)

1) Cremation 
Cremation is no longer confined to the urn – today, your cremated remains can be become a part of a reef, transformed into a diamond, or scattered at sea. If the environment is close to your heart, you may also consider some of the environmental benefits of cremation.

2) Burial
Burials are probably your most traditional option. Today, those planning for death are finally asking the necessary questions to make personalized and informed plans for after death care. Where, and in what, would you like to be buried? Would you prefer a green funeral in a shroud or bamboo coffin? Begin thinking of the materials you’d like to become a part of your final journey.

3) The Emerging Options
After death options like hydrolysis and promission are gaining popularity due to their low environmental impact.

Contact Sally at sallyshannon(at)earthlink.net.

You may also like:

• Sally Shannon’s advice for planning a home funeral
• Healing Touches: Planning a Memorial or Funeral
  Comforting, creative touches to add to your memorial planning checklist
• Flower Power: Oils for Loss and the Stages of Grief