Value
I value minimizing waste and my environmental impact. I also value efficient and regenerative use of space, especially greenspace. Lastly, I value the natural cycles of growth and decay that circulate nutrients through natural systems.
Vision
In my vision, death does not need to be the end of the line for a body. Bodies can decompose and return to the soil that gave birth to all things. Death does not have to be another way in which humans assert their impact on the world around them. Death does not have to be another process that is entangled in our social obsession with status, ownership, objects and work. Rather, death can be treated as a natural process, and allowed to unfold in the simplest and most non-intrusive ways. This likely means allowing a human body to decompose in a shallow grave.
Intervention
Not all countries or states allow for natural burials, or permit humans to be buried in non-cemetery areas. Laws should be changed to make it easy and possible for people to be buried in a low impact way. Another intervention is changing social norms. Conversations about death can be facilitated so that people feel more comfortable talking about their wishes. If everyone knew how expensive in time, resources and land a sealed casket burial can be, perhaps they would select another option before they died. If the taboo surrounding death could be mitigated, maybe people could be open to collective strategizing about the best way to facilitate the death process.

Photo: One day we will all go back to the land, the water and the air.
Hey Anya,
I agree with your point regarding knowledge and how some people whether for environemental impact or cost may chose a more ecological burial. Encouraging awareness about the environmental impact and cost of traditional burial methods can empower individuals to make informed choices aligned with their values. For myself and many other there is just a lack of awarness regarding the options due to the taboo.
Hi Anya, I agree changing social norms is important for causing a shift in death care preferences, allowing for sustainable death care to be viable choices. However, for norms that have specific forms of death care serving as a fundamental aspect of culture or religion, how could those be addressed in a way to allow for sustainability without violating taboos?
Hi Anya! I loved reading perspective on eco-friendly burials. My question for you is how do you envision changing society's attitudes towards death and burial practices?