Rest in Peace!

Volume 3 - Issue 5

Gurmeet Singh Sarla*

Received: October 29, 2019;   Published: November 27, 2019

DOI: 10.32474/PRJFGS.2019.03.000174

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Abstract

Background: Burial and cremation are the available methods of disposition of the dead. Religious and cultural beliefs play an important role in the decision to choose between cremation and burial as a way of disposition of the dead. Cremations are being promoted now because of social, technological and philosophical reasons. Statistics indicate that the decision to be cremated versus burial appears to be leaning towards the latter in future.

Methodology: Traditional open crematoriums and Electric crematoriums have been compared and the advantages and disadvantages of burial and cremation have been weighed and green alternatives have been suggested.

Results and Conclusion: Being buried in a modest, fully biodegradable coffin remains the option that is least harmful to the environment but paucity of land limits this option to be exercised freely. Electrical crematoriums may be used instead of traditional open crematoriums so that tree cutting is limited, and ashes generated are minimal. Disposal of ashes into the shrinking rivers and water bodies may be restricted and an appropriate respectful method of disposal of ashes may be devised to prevent water pollution so that the departed soul rests in peace.

Keywords: Cremation; burial; electrical crematorium; pyre

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