My characters, husband and wife, die at the same time. As they lived their lives with the utmost concern for their world and all who live in it, I wanted to make sure their sendoff does not constitute a large, metaphorical, middle finger salute to the environment.
So, my questions are:
1. Is it more environmentally sound to be buried or cremated? Of course, my characters will be using the new-style environmentally friendly coffins made of cardboard, rather than of rainforest timbers (or is there something even better around than that?). They could be buried or cremated together to save space and/or power. If cremation is the way to go, rather than using a furnace running on coal-generated electricity, would it be feasible to have a furnace running from solar panels on the funeral home roof?
2. What sort of environmentally-friendly materials would they use as a headstone?
3. What sort of environmentally-friendly transport could they use? Perhaps a hybrid-powered hearse?
4. I'm thinking they would have a funeral plan paid for with a specific company who could fulfill their wishes, while they were alive. Would these details be included in the will, or would they have to rely on a living relative/friend to know this and inform the funeral home of their death?
Thank you!
So, my questions are:
1. Is it more environmentally sound to be buried or cremated? Of course, my characters will be using the new-style environmentally friendly coffins made of cardboard, rather than of rainforest timbers (or is there something even better around than that?). They could be buried or cremated together to save space and/or power. If cremation is the way to go, rather than using a furnace running on coal-generated electricity, would it be feasible to have a furnace running from solar panels on the funeral home roof?
2. What sort of environmentally-friendly materials would they use as a headstone?
3. What sort of environmentally-friendly transport could they use? Perhaps a hybrid-powered hearse?
4. I'm thinking they would have a funeral plan paid for with a specific company who could fulfill their wishes, while they were alive. Would these details be included in the will, or would they have to rely on a living relative/friend to know this and inform the funeral home of their death?
Thank you!