This process seems like an ecological, reasonable and ethically acceptable methodology. Those promoting 'promession' state that the freeze-dried remains would weigh about 30% less than the weight of the unprocessed deceased. For a 150 lb corpse that would amount to roughly 105 lbs of 'powder' to dispose of(ie- inter). Thus, only 'part' of gramps is gonna fit in an urn on ones mantle. This material is said to rapidly decompose in shallow graves; but I don't see why it couldn't be incorporated in fertilizer, livestock/pet feed.... or if/when our burgeoning global population ever runs critically short of food, it could even prove to be a dandy ingredient for 'Soylent Green'. Promessa
Freezing, shaking, and pulverizing the body accomplishes nothing that would not be accomplished easier and cheaper by simply burying the body in the earth, without first embalming it. Dig a hole, drop it in, perhaps add some microbes as a "starter" for decomposition. Plant a tree if you like. As for me, anybody remember that old commercial?: O I wish I were an Oscar Meyer Wiener. That is what I'd truly like to beee! 'because if I were an Oscar Meyer Wiener Everyone would be in love with me! Recycling! That's the ticket.
The Mad Cow Fiasco should serve as a reminder why animal protein should not serve as feed to the same or similar species. Your sausage should be recycled through bacteria and worms and plants first, to filter out the mammalian contagions.
Soaking the body a strong lye solution is also a new option. Once the solution has done its job, you just pour the remains down the drain. Usually the bones would be ground up for an urn. Crematoriums already have the equipment, since there is always some bone left. I'm sure if you want, your skeleton can be cleaned and mounted. Maybe the family will use you as a coat rack. Then they say hello and goodbye to you everyday. I personally like the idea of being left for the vultures. Or the crabs. Whatever is most convenient at the time will do.
