Compost Or A Tree? We’re Running Out Of Room To Bury The Dead

Have you thought about what you want to happen to your body after you die?  There's plenty of options for you, from cremation to burial, you can even become a tree if that's what you wish.  China is now running out of land for cemeteries and turning to burials at sea - but just how environmentally friendly is this?  In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at the most environmentally efficient ways to deal with our earthly remains after we pass, while also not just shifting the eco damage somewhere else. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Dr Paola Magni - Forensic Biologist with a key focus on the application of natural sciences to crime scene investigation.  Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.