Bury Me In An Organic Burial Pod And I'll Be Forever Grateful

​When it comes to choosing what you want done with your body after you’re gone, there are many options to choose from – some of which involve embalming chemicals, costly coffins and land consuming cemetery plots. One alternative that might surprise you, though, are organic burial pods. The concept of pods that eventually decompose may seem odd at first, but keep reading to find out what they’re made of and why they could be right for you and your family.

What is an organic burial pod?

There are 2 types of burial pods. The first is enormous as it has to be large enough to contain an intact human body. Essentially, it is a pod shaped coffin made of biodegradable material that must be deeply buried in the ground. A seedling can be incorporated to grow a tree above the burial. This project may not be for you if you live in a different state than I do, and there are all sorts of red tape you will need to battle before anything becomes a reality.
​The second involves using cremation urns for burial. The body is cremated first and the ash is held in a vessel typically made of from wood or clay.

The benefits of clay cremation urns for burial

​The benefits of clay cremation urns are numerous, including their biodegradable and ecofriendly nature. Urns made from clay will decompose quickly (in as little as one year), but they’re also naturally absorbed by soil and plant life, meaning you’ll never have to worry about them becoming a permanent fixture in a cemetery or elsewhere.  You can add a bit of soil and a seedling and have in no time you will have a beautiful memorial tree at the burial site. This type of urn is also suitable for water burial and will hold the ashes together as the pod quickly submerges.
High fired clay (that has literally been turned to stone) is perfect for undersea urns that become permanent underwater fixtures providing a home for sea life and actually improving the environment. 

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How the process works

​It's as easy as having your chosen urn delivered to the Crematorium and the friendly staff will place your ashes inside the urn ready for your family to collect. Your ceremony can be conducted where ever you choose. No permissions are necessary to place an underwater urn in the ocean, a lake or river. you can have your urn buried on your own land or out in the bush.

Why more people are turning to this alternative choice

​Did you know that you do NOT have to purchase a coffin to be cremated? Bare cremations are a growing trend and will become more popular as inflation takes hold.
Installing ashes in an organic burial pod made in Australia is not only more cost-effective and sensible, you are also making a more environmentally friendly decision.
 These pods can also hold other items besides ashes (like mementos or photographs), making them ideal for those who want their loved ones to remain close even after death.

Author

Rae Delai is an Australian small business owner of White Lily Urns and specializes in custom artisan ceramic funerary art. She has 30 plus years experience as a critical care and palliative care nurse which means she is very comfortable discussing all aspects of death, dying and grief.