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3 Interesting Ways People Bury Their Dead

There is a lot to consider when it comes time to send your loved ones to the big unknown. Our beliefs, convictions and emotions play a role in the method and the way we choose to honour the deceased. Some methods are simple and serene, while other methods are exaggerated and celebratory. So join us today to analyze 3 unique and interesting ways in which people bury their dead to better understand the cultural diversity of the world we live in when it comes to the dead. 1. Promise: Promession is another modern and environmentally friendly way to eliminate human remains and was invented by the Swedish biologist Susanne Weigh-Mäsak. The process consists of freezing the body, breaking it into powder, drying it in a vacuum and releasing the dust in the upper layer of the soil, thus creating compost within 12 months. This innovative method has been recognized by the King of Sweden with a prize and has attracted the interest of more than 60 countries around the world. 2. Neanderthal c