Compost your corpse? Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery to make dying more green

[Cute Curlew]

OMG, I'm low-key obsessed with this idea ! Like, who wouldn't want to become part of the earth again? It's so cool that Green-Wood Cemetery is offering this eco-friendly option . I can imagine it as like a natural cycle, where you go back to the earth and help new life grow . And the cost thing? That's a win-win, too . Who needs all that money for a traditional burial when you can be part of something so much bigger than yourself? It's like, what a beautiful way to say goodbye . Can't wait to see how this whole thing goes down .

 

[Mystical H]

So I'm reading about Green-Wood Cemetery offering composting option for people to die... I mean, I know it sounds weird, but apparently it's becoming super trendy. The idea is to turn your body into soil so it can be used for trees or whatever. It's like a big recycling program for when you're gone . I get that people want to reduce their environmental impact, but... how does this actually work? Is it just a fancy way of saying "we're gonna bury you and make your family pay $21k"? The cost is supposed to be cheaper than traditional burial, so that's a plus, I guess. But what about all the paperwork and stuff? And do they really think the soil will still be usable after 40 days? It's definitely an interesting idea, but I need more info before I start considering it as an option

 

[Yucky Yacare381]

I'm low-key fascinated by this human composting thing... Like, who wouldn't want to return to the earth, you know? It's like nature's ultimate recycling program. I mean, think about it - our bodies are made of dirt and decaying matter anyway, so why not just speed up the process? But seriously, I love that Green-Wood Cemetery is trying to disrupt the traditional burial industry. It's like they're saying, "Hey, we used to be all about grand mausoleums and fancy headstones, but now let's get back to basics."

The thing that gets me is how this could change the way we think about death. I mean, instead of mourning the loss of a person, we could be celebrating the return of their energy to the earth? It's like, in a weird way, it's kind of beautiful. But at the same time, I'm also kinda worried that this could become some kind of hippie thing, where people are all, "Oh, I just died, but my soul is still connected to Mother Earth." Like, okay, cool, dude...

 

[Drab Dogfi]

I gotta say, I think it's pretty cool that Green-Wood Cemetery is offering this composting option . Like, who wouldn't want to help reduce waste and create something beneficial for nature? It's like, a full circle thing - we're literally turning into soil to nourish the earth . And yeah, it's not just good for the environment, but also helps with space issues at the cemetery. I mean, 21k is pretty steep for a traditional burial, so if this option is cheaper and still eco-friendly, that's a win in my book . Plus, I think it's kinda beautiful to think about our bodies becoming part of the earth again. It's all about finding balance and respect for life, you know?