I would love to be Cremated and have my ashes mixed in concrete and turned into an artificial reef and put it in the gulf of mexico. I was watching animal planet and saw that a family had there dog cremated and turned into a artificial reef, For my love of the beach I though that would be a good thing.
Animal Planet said that it will be there for a couple years then disintegrate and stay flowing through the ocean forever!
What is it that all of you would like to do will yourself...?
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Shake and Bake! 
Beach Fanatic
yet. I kind of think The Body Farm is kind of interesting too. At least you're out in nature and nature takes care of your remains. Some people think it's gross because of the maggots ,etc., but the oven is kind of the same to me. It just kind of 
. I do like your idea though. It makes the oven seem not so bad if you can go in the ocean next. It's just our shell, right? 
Beach FanaticAuthor
The the farm is the most natural Seems the best.
just kinda think it would be awsome to flow through the ocean were i lived!
just kinda think it would be awsome to flow through the ocean were i lived!
Beach Fanatic
Take me to the water!
SoWal Guide
good question kid. I think cremation makes good sense to me. anything is better than being processed at a funeral parlor... :shock:
and all that goes with it.
but, I haven't thought much further than that! where shall the ashes go?
:shock: and all that goes with it.but, I haven't thought much further than that! where shall the ashes go?
Funnkalicious
Dump my ashes on the 50 yard line at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Then take some to the Supper Club. Dump a little around Vestavia, then go to NYC and dribble around the West Village. Then go to LA and dump the rest at Winstons. Fair enough?
GK- you're too young to think about that. As am I.
GK- you're too young to think about that. As am I.
hmmmm......can't remember
Donate all the parts. Don't waste any real estate on my remains, because I won't be there. If you want to spend some money, have a statue made.
Beach Lover
I am all about cremation. Our 2 1/2 year old daughter died over a year ago. We had her cremated- there was really no other choice in our opinion. We couldn't imagine putting her tiny body in a casket and leaving her in a cemetery- in the cold, etc... I think a lot of people don't understand decisions/situations until they are in the mix of it. We have some of her cremains in a locket, and I wear it. I love it- I feel her close to me. My husband and I both want to be cremated and then have our cremains mixed with our daughter's. Then I have no idea where our cremains will be placed- I guess our son can determine that! I don't really care b/c I know I will be in a MUCH better place... I do like Kimmifunn's idea of Jordan-Hare stadium- that would be a-okay with me!
We all love the Gulf/beach- so that is good, too. Like I said- my soul will be in heaven with my daughter- so put my ashes where ever!
We all love the Gulf/beach- so that is good, too. Like I said- my soul will be in heaven with my daughter- so put my ashes where ever!
Beach Fanatic
So sorry for the loss of your baby, LDR74. 
Skunky
Cremation is such a waste of good crypt space
hmmmm......can't remember
Cremation is such a waste of good crypt spaceI've always said burial is a waste of real estate, but crypts are a lot of funn, aren't they?
Change mine--I want a disco crypt!
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
Cremated and remains scattered in the Gulf of Mexico at Seagrove Beach at sunset, with everyone standing around with a drink of choice in their hand bidding me farewell.
Skunky
Cremated and remains scattered in the Gulf of Mexico at Seagrove Beach at sunset, with everyone standing around with a drink of choice in their hand bidding me farewell.
I actually saw a funeral spray designed to resemble a Miller Lite can once, don't you need one of those?
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
I actually saw a funeral spray designed to resemble a Miller Lite can once, don't you need one of those?
YES I DO!!!!!!
Now that would be cool!!!!! Ok, so you can put my ashes in the middle of the spray and put me to sail in the Gulf!!!! 
Beach Fanatic
Cremated and remains scattered in the Gulf of Mexico at Seagrove Beach at sunset, with everyone standing around with a drink of choice in their hand bidding me farewell.I agree completely but save just a little bit and spread them in Zion National park.
Beach Lover
Thank you, Kristi.
She is very missed - and I always feel a bit closer to her and heaven when I'm at the beach!
She is very missed - and I always feel a bit closer to her and heaven when I'm at the beach!
Beach Fanatic
My sister passed away two years ago and we had her cremated. Her death was very unexpected, as she was my current age. She lived near and loved, the Gatlinburg Mountains. We took her ashes to a beautiful overlook, sang hymes, each threw a rose and said prayers, before each released some of her ashes. There is NO way that her service, could've been more moving or memorable, to us! I also buried a 10 month old son, 22yrs. ago. He is buried at my Father's feet, which has been of comfort, to me! After his burial, we were leaving the cemetary and my then 5yr. old son, Russ, shocked us! He replied that, "he saw God come down on a string and put Robert Alan, in his back pack"! You can't ignore, a comment like that! I will be an organ doner and honestly, don't really care about my remains. With so many environmentaly concerned people, there are options. These, are some great ones!There was an article in today's paper, about The Natural Burial Company. Never heard of it, but, it really sounds interesting!
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/133467/ecofriendly_burials_bring_green_funeral.html
http://www.naturalburialcompany.com
There was an article in today's paper, about The Natural Burial Company. Never heard of it, but, it really sounds interesting!http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/133467/ecofriendly_burials_bring_green_funeral.html
http://www.naturalburialcompany.com
Beach Fanatic
My remains will be buried in the Point Washington Cemetery, just behind my parents and grandparents. If I have any organs worth having, take them first.
And you are NEVER too young to think about this. This is the one decision that is all about you that you won't have a say in.
And you are NEVER too young to think about this. This is the one decision that is all about you that you won't have a say in.
Beach Fanatic
I am all about cremation. Our 2 1/2 year old daughter died over a year ago. We had her cremated- there was really no other choice in our opinion. We couldn't imagine putting her tiny body in a casket and leaving her in a cemetery- in the cold, etc... I think a lot of people don't understand decisions/situations until they are in the mix of it. We have some of her cremains in a locket, and I wear it. I love it- I feel her close to me. My husband and I both want to be cremated and then have our cremains mixed with our daughter's. Then I have no idea where our cremains will be placed- I guess our son can determine that! I don't really care b/c I know I will be in a MUCH better place... I do like Kimmifunn's idea of Jordan-Hare stadium- that would be a-okay with me!I love that you keep her so close to you.
We all love the Gulf/beach- so that is good, too. Like I said- my soul will be in heaven with my daughter- so put my ashes where ever!
Beach Fanatic
Ya'll are so wise to think ahead about these things. Life has a way of sneaking up on you. I for one have been looking at options. I like the idea of creamation. I was young when my father died and my recollections of the funeral home experience upset me so I know I don't want to be embalmed. I have been reading about green burials. No embalming, wooden coffin...some states even allow residents to bury family in unmarked graves in their state forests. The idea of spreading ashes in the wind or of being buried in the woods so I could enrich the soil...That is much better.
SWGB
SoWal Expert
There is a company that makes glass ornaments or somesuch with a small portion of your loved one's ashes in it.
I'm a big fan of cremation (cannot stand open casket funerals).
I'm a big fan of cremation (cannot stand open casket funerals).
Beach FanaticAuthor
I would
LOVE to have myself buried in the Washington Cemetery because many people I knew, Such as Hank are there and that area is one of my favorite places!
LOVE to have myself buried in the Washington Cemetery because many people I knew, Such as Hank are there and that area is one of my favorite places!
SoWal Insider
First they can pry out any spare parts that are worth something to anyone; then cremate the rest, pack the ashes in a HUGE fireworks rocket, and include it in the finale of a nighttime show at Disneyworld....OOOO!...AHHH!
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Beach FanaticAuthor
First they can pry out any spare parts that are worth something to anyone; then cremate the rest, pack the ashes in a HUGE fireworks rocket, and include it in the finale of a nighttime show at Disneyworld....OOOO!...AHHH!BEST IDEA EVER!:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
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