Its your funeral

[claymore]

When someone dies are their relatives compelled by law to go through the death industry ritual .....undertakers, elaborate casket, service, hearses,cemetery plot, flowers, tombstone or cremation ,all of which can cost a packet. Why can`t it be simple like yep he`s dead, sign the papers, now you can bury him {in an appropriate place, in a hole you dig yourself } or you can slip him over the side out at sea. Either way it would be a lot cheaper. Does any one really care what they do with you after you sign off?

[monkeyeyes]

I, too whould be interested to know where the line is drawn as regards convention/legislation following the death of someone.

Could save me a packet.................

[tigerlily11]

There are alternitives to the usual.
You can be buried with minimal fuss and packaging in a natural location such as woods and so on. Not sure how much it costs but I'm sure you can find out on line.
Here is just one site I found on Google.
http://www.naturaldeath.org.uk/

[LoftyLottie]

I've already decided that's for me, Tigerlily, and told everybody. My Mum, bless her, at 88 has also decided on that (and no religious service).

Still not cheap though.

You can't just bury anyone anywhere, but you can certainly not have any of the paraphanalia that goes with a funeral.

[Loosehead]

As far as I know there's nothing to stop you being buried in your back garden!

A friend of mine has similar views claymore and he as long expressed the wish that his body be converted into lobster pot bait as he feels that as a lover of marine food he should give something back. Anyone any ideas if there is any legal way to achieve his wishes?

[LoftyLottie]

True, but you have to notify the authorities and comply with environmental rules and regs.

http://www.gardenlaw.co.uk/gardenburial.html

[k8bailey]

My granddad was buried on his own land in a wicker coffin (looked a bit like picnic hamper) no headstone, no official service just friends and family sharing memories. Even got one of his friends to dig the hole! Don't know if this was a particularly cheap option, but it was the way he wanted it. Had to register the burial with land registry, and have it put on the deeds to the property so there are some rules!

I care about what happens to me after i die, but I don't know why! it's all to do with respect for who you are/were I guess!

[LoftyLottie]

http://www.funeralsuk.com/Alternative_Green_Fu nerals/ALT_CHOICES.htm

[Androcles]

If you are interested in this subject, you really mustn't miss dear old Dr William Price who "pioneered "cremation in a somewhat bizarre fashion for which he was prosecuted.

Please do look him up on Google or go to http://www.llantrisant.net/price.htm

[LoftyLottie]

Wow, what a character! Good on him!!!

Thanks for that link.

[Reg1900]

You can bury in the garden but, unless rules have changed official permission has to be obtained because of environmental issues etc. I understand that the burial site needs to be included on the deeds. It may hinder the sale of a property if you subsequently decide to move. Exhumation and reburial would be even harder!