Dont have your own death doula (yet) and arent sure where to start?

Here are a few options for your remains.

But what happens with your body when the medical school is done with it?

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By 2035, the NFDA projects that the cremation rate will reach 80 percent in the United States.

There are two categories of cremations: traditional and green.

Like traditional cremation, the result is bone remnants.

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Both types of cremation take around two to three hours.

Once a body is cremated, there are several possibilities for what to do with the remains.

You could purchase an urn (yes, theyreavailable on Amazon) and store your loved one there.

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you might also opt to scatter the persons ashes in different locations, per their request.

Be sure tocheck the laws and regulations in your statebefore moving forward with any of these plans.

Similar to green cremation, body composting speeds up the natural decomposition process.

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The law will take effect in May 2020.

But yes, its possible to turn your ashes into a diamond.

A few different companies offer this service, includingEterneva,LifeGemandLonite.

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Become part of a reef

Ever want to live near the water?

Well, after death you may get your chancethough its more likeunderthe water, thanonthe water.

After that, it becomes submerged in the water, the urn dissolves and the ashes are released.

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Unlike those of the vikings, the outdoor cremation wouldnt necessarily have to take place on a boat.

One company that specializes in this isLet Your Love Grow, which has been in business for a decade.

So your best bet for theseor anytattoos is to pick a reputable and experienced artist.

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The website also notes that they can place ashes into almost any caliber or gauge of ammunition.

The prices arent listed on the site, but you could call the company for more information.

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