About Cremation (II / II)

Death is something we should not fear because, as we are, death is not and when death is, we are not. Antonio Machado

It also adds Wikipedia in its analysis, that the ashes may be scattered in national parks (U.S.) through a special permit. They can also spread on private property with the consent of the owner. A portion of the cremated can be preserved in a medallion specially designed for this purpose, known as a pendant of remembrance. The final disposition depends on the deceased's last will and religious beliefs. Some religions allow the incinerator to be scattered or kept at home. Some insist the Catholic burial or bury the remains.

Hinduism obliges the closest male relative (son, husband, father) of the deceased's ashes immersed in the holy river Ganges, preferably in the holy city of Haridwar, India. Cremated remains may also be buried, if it were a well known person.

Very interesting what we add in the development of the subject, by asking what are the reasons for that decision creams. Wikipedia about it says some people prefer cremation for personal reasons to be more attractive than traditional burial. To these it is very unpleasant idea of ​​a long, slow process of decomposition (putrefaction of the corpse), preferring the alternative of incineration, since the remains are destroyed immediately. In other cultures such as Latin America, cremation is not widely used, although some prefer, because in these countries tend to bury the bodies and after two years (reasonable time in which the body has decomposed and the skeleton has been completely " clean ") proceeds to the disinterment to proceed to place the remains in an ossuary, a question that is unpleasant, as the exhumations were conducted in the presence of family members.

Other people see the traditional burial as an unnecessary complication of their funeral process, they prefer the simplicity of the cremation.

Others prefer a simple cremation 'fear of the box'. They think it is possible a mistake to allow his burial in life. There have been cases in which exceptional illness or other causes the heart ralentinza and even pauses its activity, in addition to cases of catalepsy which were very popular in nineteenth-century literature. These people are afraid to regain consciousness when they are buried in his box and unable to leave, preferring, had been living, dying to live buried burned.

Cremation can be less expensive than traditional burial services, especially if direct cremation is chosen, in which the body is cremated as soon as the laws. However, the total cost will vary depending on the desired service for the deceased and their families. For example, cremation can occur after a full funeral service, or the type of container chosen.

Cremation makes it possible to scatter the ashes over a given area, eliminating the costly need to occupy a space in a grave or crypt. However, some religions like the Catholic grave or tomb suggest the final destination of the ashes, which adds a cost. The use of some types of niches, called columbaria (dovecotes) has been extended due to the economy in space and its low price, costing much less than a crypt or mausoleum. It also provides other interesting information to be considered, as for some, cremation is preferred for environmental reasons. The burial or entombment is the source of certain pollutants. Embalming solutions, can contaminate underground water streams with mercury, arsenic and formaldehyde. The coffins themselves can also be contaminated. Another source of pollution is the presence of radioisotopes in the body are due, among other things to radiotherapy for cancer, which killed the victim deceased.

The growing shortage of burial space is another problem. In the U.S., the coffin is placed inside a concrete pit or concrete, which reduces the space, becoming a serious problem. Many cemeteries, particularly in Japan and Europe have begun to suffer from lack of space.

I particularly agree with the assessments that Hinduism does in relation to identified with cremation when he says that the body is viewed as an instrument of the soul carrier at birth. One of the quotes from the Bhagavad Gita says: "Just as old clothes are thrown away and make new ones, the soul leaves the body after death to take a new one." Hence, the body is not considered sacred, since the soul has forsaken so, cremation is not considered unethical by Eastern religions. In Sikhism, burial is not prohibited, although cremation is the preferred option for cultural reasons rather than religious reasons.

According to Hindu traditions, the reasons to prefer the destruction of the body through the fire instead of burial is to induce a feeling of separation from fresh spirit and incorporeal, who will be useful in their way to encourage "the other world "(the ultimate destination of the dead). That is also the burial of holy men (whose spirit has been "separated" enough due to ascetic practices of life) and children and youth (whose spirits have not lived nearly to develop ties with this world).

The holy men are buried in the lotus position and not horizontally as in other religions. Cremation is referred to as antimsamskara literally meaning "the last condition."

Conclusion

Definitely as well as comments and exposes psicologiaparatodos.com death as a subject should be treated naturally. However, it generates and inspires great fears, fears, anxiety and even panic. For some cultures, however, means a cause for joy because you advance to different life forms. For most, death is the doorway to another life, which will be favorable if the deceased has been basically good.

Cremation is a symbol of sublimation. Its origin is the significance of fire as a vehicle, or messenger from the world of the living to the dead. Fire purification convey intent and light. The flame that rises into the sky represents the impulse toward the divine and emblem of renewal. The fire from heaven as climbs, earthly origin and destination is actually celestial.En, cremation only speeds up the natural process of decomposition. At death there is a slow combustion process, the physical body deteriorates, there is an oxidation process is accelerated fermentation with cremation and arrived at the very end ... cenizas.Las people agree with cremation, say that the ceremony is simpler and more privacy. Also, for believers in the soul, the spirit would follow the matter more quickly and begin the journey with you wherever you go.

Of course, everyone is free to decide how your body wants to be treated once it has left. They should respect their wishes, to be left in a legal writing that desire to be fulfilled to Venezuela is considering cremation and many people have been cremated according to his will.

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