Alternative Burials

"Capsula Mundi is a cultural and broad-based project, which envisions a different approach to the way we think about death. It's an egg-shaped pod, an ancient and perfect form, made of biodegradable material, where our departed loved ones are placed for burial. Ashes will be held in small egg-shaped biodegradable urns while bodies will be laid down in a fetal position in larger pods. The Capsula will then be buried as a seed in the earth. A tree, chosen in life by the deceased, will be planted on top of it and serve as a memorial for the departed and as a legacy for posterity and the future of our planet. Family and friends will continue to care for the tree as it grows. Cemeteries will acquire a new look and, instead of the cold grey landscape we see today, they will grow into vibrant woodlands."

"The fact that we all came from starlight  and can now return to the stars after we pass is a genuinely awe-inspiring feeling. No matter what accomplishments or failures I have in my lifetime, no matter what happens to me during my life, I have a very comforting feeling, knowing when I pass away, I get to go to space. Nothing can take that away from me."

"Soil plays a vital role in keeping our ecosystems healthy. It naturally removes carbon dioxide from the air and helps regulate climate change. It also filters water and provides nutrients and habitat to plants and animals. When you choose human composting, your body becomes one cubic yard of this important resource, giving back to the earth and nourishing the land that supports life."