Burials or Cremation?

fuzzyevil1 · 30-09-2007, 18:06

Hey all, I was just thinking of this recently. What is your belief or what would you prefer for yourself once you have passed on?
I myself have been brought up with the belief that you come from the earth and so therefore when you pass on you should return to the earth. My mum gave me belief and she hates the thought of cremation and yet my dad would rather be cremated than buried lol.

So what are your thoughts on the matter?

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BUNDYTOY · 30-09-2007, 18:17

not really that bothered by what they do with me. probly prefer to be buried but hey i wont be around to stop them.

lil_pony · 30-09-2007, 18:54

I'd have to say cremation. That way there is no chance of anyone digging me up a couple of hundred years later.

sujay · 30-09-2007, 19:12

Cremation is my preferred way with my ashes to be spread in the sea somewhere. We are all keen fisher people so the ocean seems be the appropriate place for the ashes.
The kids have all been told that the "wake" is an excuse for a party (BBQ if weather permitting) so they are to dress for the occassion and as funerals tend to be almost family reunions then cameras are required.
(I am into family history so taking lots of photos at family events is a must).
My in laws think I'm weird and that funerals should be sad and reflective,but I say they can be both if that is what you wish.The service part can be sad but then lets party!!

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mickey · 30-09-2007, 20:24

I've told all my family that firstly I am an organ donor, take whatever is good and useful to someone else cause I will no longer need it. Then my body is to be left to science, if it can help anyone else then that is fantastic. When everyone is finished picking over it I want to be buried, just not real keen on being burnt - dead or alive.

BUNDYTOY · 01-10-2007, 01:13

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Originally Posted by sujay

My in laws think I'm weird and that funerals should be sad and reflective,but I say they can be both if that is what you wish.The service part can be sad but then lets party!!

i like the idea of celebrating a persons life with a party type thing rather than a sad funeral

simmo · 01-10-2007, 07:11

Oneway or another dosn't really worry me.Would rather be cremated,as i think cemetries are a wast of space.And somewhere down the track they will probably build houses over you anyway..

Bushranger · 03-10-2007, 22:43

Me and the wife are both gunna be burnt and who ever goes first will be stored till the other one has finished. Then the kids will place us together and we will be tipped out together. We will be tipped out by what is called Pump Hill or they will hire a boat and drop us in the river close to home. Sounds a little corny but this is what we want.

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CorubaKiwis · 04-10-2007, 06:54

This is always an interesting topic, My husband delivers coffins into funeral homes for a living so this topic generally comes up fairly often. We both would like to be burried, both our families know this as well and will hopefully respect this when the time comes. I hope people make it really clear in what they want to happen to them as these wishes (sometimes) arent always carried out at the time when familes are grieving.

blackbetty · 04-10-2007, 08:13

This is a good subject because a lot of ppl don't like to face the thought of death but it is inevitable. I have found it easier to talk to the family now as there are families that don't know the wishes of deceased and wish they had've spoken about it. I wish to be buried although i understand what ppl are saying about taking up good land and that buildings may be built on the land later. Some times there is a problem when looking for family history when cremated as there is no grave to get dates from, we'll hope that good records are kept for those left behind. A party is a great idea to, have been to a celebration and although it was unusual was very pleasant. Go for it...

Jay · 04-10-2007, 08:54

Burn me! haha Nah i really don't care what happens to me when i'm dead..

30-09-2007, 18:06	#1 (permalink)
fuzzyevil1 Status: Deni's my baby Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WA Posts: 691 Rep Power: 3	Burials or Cremation? Hey all, I was just thinking of this recently. What is your belief or what would you prefer for yourself once you have passed on? I myself have been brought up with the belief that you come from the earth and so therefore when you pass on you should return to the earth. My mum gave me belief and she hates the thought of cremation and yet my dad would rather be cremated than buried lol. So what are your thoughts on the matter? __________________ The journey doesn't end here; death is just another path; One that we all must take; Grey rain curtain rolls back & all turns to silver glass. And then you see it. White shores and beyond; A far green country, with a swift sunrise

30-09-2007, 18:17	#2 (permalink)
BUNDYTOY Status: Beaut Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: mount gambier Posts: 272 Rep Power: 3	Re: Burials or Cremation? not really that bothered by what they do with me. probly prefer to be buried but hey i wont be around to stop them. __________________ HELL ; where kegs have holes and women dont! Don't cry because its over, smile because it happened. Life is what you make of it... kinda like Play-Doh

30-09-2007, 18:54	#3 (permalink)
lil_pony Status: Feral Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tenthill Posts: 63 Rep Power: 2	Re: Burials or Cremation? I'd have to say cremation. That way there is no chance of anyone digging me up a couple of hundred years later.

30-09-2007, 19:12	#4 (permalink)
sujay Status: Feral Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: now Redfield Park,Guilderton Posts: 70 Rep Power: 4	Re: Burials or Cremation? Cremation is my preferred way with my ashes to be spread in the sea somewhere. We are all keen fisher people so the ocean seems be the appropriate place for the ashes. The kids have all been told that the "wake" is an excuse for a party (BBQ if weather permitting) so they are to dress for the occassion and as funerals tend to be almost family reunions then cameras are required. (I am into family history so taking lots of photos at family events is a must). My in laws think I'm weird and that funerals should be sad and reflective,but I say they can be both if that is what you wish.The service part can be sad but then lets party!! __________________ *Sue Johnson* 0409 115812 EMMA PAGE JEWELLERY beautiful jewellery for all occassions

30-09-2007, 20:24	#5 (permalink)
mickey Status: Sweet & Innocent Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gosnells Posts: 542 Rep Power: 2	Re: Burials or Cremation? I've told all my family that firstly I am an organ donor, take whatever is good and useful to someone else cause I will no longer need it. Then my body is to be left to science, if it can help anyone else then that is fantastic. When everyone is finished picking over it I want to be buried, just not real keen on being burnt - dead or alive. __________________ 1 HOTMUMA Trouble is a woman with a man on her mind! *Your a real smooth cowboy, but you wont get your way tonight!* *Ladies love country boys!* OLD FARTS UTE CLUB Major sponsors: Bridgestone, Focus Wine & Spirit Brands Other sponsors: Coca Cola Amatil, Diageo, Stockade, Top Hatters, Independent Distillers, Ranger Outdoor Canning Vale, Europa Saddlery, DJR Racing, Kenworth DAFWA

01-10-2007, 07:11	#7 (permalink)
simmo Status: Feral Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bombala Posts: 174 Rep Power: 2	Re: Burials or Cremation? Oneway or another dosn't really worry me.Would rather be cremated,as i think cemetries are a wast of space.And somewhere down the track they will probably build houses over you anyway.. __________________ "Its all good fun till someone gets hurt"

03-10-2007, 22:43	#8 (permalink)
Bushranger Status: Beaut Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mallee Posts: 339 Rep Power: 2	Re: Burials or Cremation? Me and the wife are both gunna be burnt and who ever goes first will be stored till the other one has finished. Then the kids will place us together and we will be tipped out together. We will be tipped out by what is called Pump Hill or they will hire a boat and drop us in the river close to home. Sounds a little corny but this is what we want.

04-10-2007, 06:54	#9 (permalink)
CorubaKiwis Status: Feral Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chevron Island Posts: 55 Rep Power: 2	Re: Burials or Cremation? This is always an interesting topic, My husband delivers coffins into funeral homes for a living so this topic generally comes up fairly often. We both would like to be burried, both our families know this as well and will hopefully respect this when the time comes. I hope people make it really clear in what they want to happen to them as these wishes (sometimes) arent always carried out at the time when familes are grieving.

04-10-2007, 08:13	#10 (permalink)
blackbetty Status: Feral Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: port franklin Posts: 71 Rep Power: 2	Re: Burials or Cremation? This is a good subject because a lot of ppl don't like to face the thought of death but it is inevitable. I have found it easier to talk to the family now as there are families that don't know the wishes of deceased and wish they had've spoken about it. I wish to be buried although i understand what ppl are saying about taking up good land and that buildings may be built on the land later. Some times there is a problem when looking for family history when cremated as there is no grave to get dates from, we'll hope that good records are kept for those left behind. A party is a great idea to, have been to a celebration and although it was unusual was very pleasant. Go for it... __________________ If we all new how much fun grandchildren are, we would have them first.

04-10-2007, 08:54	#11 (permalink)
Jay Status: 2006 Champion 4x4 Ute! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: From Maffra, Vic. Now in Moora, WA Posts: 3,631 Rep Power: 10	Re: Burials or Cremation? Burn me! haha Nah i really don't care what happens to me when i'm dead.. __________________ I said NO to alcohol, but it didn't listen!