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30.08.2011, 18:04
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Now , when they raise a toast to you at your funeral, you could actually be in the glass !
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30.08.2011, 18:10
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That's excellent!
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30.08.2011, 18:11
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You beat me to it posting this. It is being featured on Newsnight on BBC2 tonight.
When I first read the article it seemed horrible. | Quote: |  | | | Body tissue is dissolved and the liquid poured into the municipal water system. Mr Sullivan, a biochemist by training, says tests have proven the effluent is sterile and contains no DNA, and poses no environmental risk. | | | | | If it is more environmentally friendly I suppose it is not too bad. | Quote: |  | | | The makers claim the process produces a third less greenhouse gas than cremation, uses a seventh of the energy, and allows for the complete separation of dental amalgam for safe disposal.
Mercury from amalgam vaporised in crematoria is blamed for up to 16% of UK airborne mercury emissions, and many UK crematoria are currently fitting mercury filtration systems to meet reduced emission targets. | | | | | | 
30.08.2011, 18:31
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Seems a bit harsh just to flush your loved one down the drain...
If they can salvage the mercury fillings , couldn't they make one of those snow ornaments...? | 
30.08.2011, 18:48
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| | Re: Burial, cremation or, now available liquefaction. | Quote: | |  | | | | | | | | I'd go for that option. I like the idea of my body being used to grow stuff (as nature intended).
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30.08.2011, 18:50
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I'd like to be water. Sounds lovely actually.
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30.08.2011, 18:56
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Don't care what happens afterwards to me- but would like the process to be as ecological as poss. Using expensive wood from tropical forests, brass and gold handles, silk inners - seems like the ultimate waste of resources to me.
We had a natural burial ground near us in UK, cardboard or cheap untreated pine coffins, + a native tree on top - seemed like a good idea. Sadly I don't think there is any 'ecological' burial in CH.
My bits are going to medical research- at least I might be useful for once, lol.
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30.08.2011, 19:22
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| | Re: Burial, cremation or, now available liquefaction. | Quote: | |  | | | I'd like to be water. Sounds lovely actually. | | | | | never swimming again.ever.
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30.08.2011, 19:27
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Yep, got both UK and CH donor cards- but it seems CH will not want me, just like for blood donation, as I lived in the UK and received blood there.
If my demise happens in the UK- then some of my bits might still be of use.
In CH, medical research is the only option.
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30.08.2011, 19:34
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Mmmm....Soylent BLUE | 
30.08.2011, 20:07
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Aha! Now we know what Rivella's made from.
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31.08.2011, 08:05
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Brilliant and disgusting at the same time. But hey...the loved ones don't leave the procedure empty handed: "The end result is a quantity of green-brown tinted liquid (containing amino acids, peptides, sugars and salts) and soft, porous white bone remains (calcium phosphate) easily crushed in the hand (although a cremulator is more commonly used) to form a white-colored dust. The "ash" can then be returned to the next of kin of the deceased."
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31.08.2011, 08:31
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what happens if the stiff died from something horrible | 
01.09.2011, 09:22
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Seriously? My first failure....... | Quote: | |  | | | never swimming again.ever. | | | | | | 
01.09.2011, 09:29
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Can we start the old homeopathy argument again?
If you want to preserve those precious memories of your loved ones, drink a glass of water!
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01.09.2011, 09:39
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01.09.2011, 09:40
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01.09.2011, 09:41
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01.09.2011, 09:41
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Isn't there a follow-up joke in there about taking the p*ss.....?
I can't find it. | Quote: | |  | | | Can we start the old homeopathy argument again?
If you want to preserve those precious memories of your loved ones, drink a glass of water! | | | | | |
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