As Australians, we’re always looking for meaningful ways to honor our loved ones while also being mindful of our environmental impact. Let’s explore options for cool ways to be buried that are gaining popularity in our country:
- Living legacy trees
- Natural burials
- Reef burials
- Flower burials
- Memorial forests
- Biodegradable urns
- Space burials
- Vinyl record pressings
- Memorial diamonds
- Fireworks displays
Before we get into the details, let’s discuss an important matter that often gets overlooked. When considering these options, we need to be aware that untreated cremation ash can actually harm soil and plant health. This is due to their high pH and sodium content. That’s why services from Mornington Green and Living Legacy Forest use special patented treatments to make the ashes safe and become key nutrients to plants. Keep this in mind as we explore each option – it’s a key factor in making these eco-friendly choices truly sustainable. What’s the point of doing a cool way of burial but we destroy the environment?
Now, let’s take a closer look at each of these unique burial options. They’re not just about saying goodbye – they’re about celebrating life, preserving memories, and in many cases, giving back to the environment.
Living Legacy Trees
Just imagine your loved one continues to grow and provide shade for your kids and your grandchildren. They come to visit you as a tree, enjoy time together, do picnics and play games besides you. That’s the beautiful concept behind living legacy trees. Mornington Green Legacy Gardens offers that service where we treat cremated ashes with a special patented organic formula, then plant them with a tree of your choice. It’s a truly special and unique memorial.
Natural Burials
For those who prefer a more traditional approach but still want to give the earth, natural burials are an excellent option. Available at places like Gungahlin Cemetery, this is done by burying the body in biodegradable materials without embalming.. Also, Adelaide Cemeteries offers two unique areas: Wirra Wonga at Enfield Memorial Park and Pilyu Yarta at Smithfield Memorial Park. These areas use native Australian plants and are designed to be diverse, self-sustaining ecosystems.
Reef Memorials
If your loved one really loved going to the sea, this option might resonate with your family. Some service providers offer services to incorporate cremated remains into artificial reef structures. Unlike in the United States where widespread companies provide this service, its currently limited in Australia. It’s a unique, but difficult to access, way to contribute to marine habitat restoration while creating a meaningful memorial.
Flower Burials
Mornington Green’s “Flowers Forever” program offers a cool and environmental way to return to nature. They treat ashes into nutrients and then mix the ashes with flower seeds, creating a living memorial that blooms season after season. It’s a beautiful way to transform your loss into a new life.
You can also put rest your cremated pet with you and your family in a legacy tree or flower garden.
Memorial Forests
For those who found peace in the forests and woods, Living Legacy Forest provides the perfect way. They have dedicated, protected forests in Australia such as the Wellington Dam Forest where you can choose a tree and location for the cremains of your loved ones to grow. This way offers not just a memorial; but also a contribution to reforestation efforts.
Biodegradable Urns
These eco-friendly urns are positioned between traditional cremation and more innovative options. The urns break down naturally when buried or placed in water, they provide a similar outcome as to putting ashes into a wheat box but are more expensive. But the environmental effects are still questionable, due to the materials of the urns and the condition of untreated cremains that harms the soil and plants around the tree, also the tree itself. Bear in mind that untreated ashes contain high PH and alkaline. Biodegradable urns are generally used for at home backyard memorials and are banned in a lot of memorial parks due to their functionality. Bear in mind if you plant a memorial tree at home what happens when you move out?
Space Burials
This is for adventurers. A portion of your loved ones’ cremated ashes can be sent into space, orbiting Earth or even making it to the moon.
Vinyl Record Pressings
This option sings for music lovers. Ashes can be pressed into vinyl records, allowing your family and friends to listen to a favorite song or even a recorded message. It’s a unique way to keep memories alive through sound and music.
Memorial Diamonds
For those who want to keep their loved ones very close and also flexible-can be brought to anywhere, cremated remains can be transformed into beautiful diamonds. This option can be something really special to be passed down to your kids and your grandchildren.
Fireworks Displays
This is a totally unique option. Some companies can incorporate cremated remains into fireworks for a spectacular farewell. It’s a visually stunning way to celebrate the life of your loved one.
As we explore these options, it’s clear that the ways we can honor our loved ones is always expanding. These cool options reflect a broad shift in how we approach death and remembrance. They offer ways to celebrate life, preserve memories, and make positive contributions to the environment.
Lets explore more about Mornington Green Legacy Gardens!
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