Will you be buried on your land?

My and dh's ashes will be here on our property, in my beloved mountains, with the wildflowers and elk.

Check local laws. Personally, no, I don't want to be buried out here. My kids won't stay here and that'd make it difficult for them to visit my grave, if they so desire. Funerals are for the living, not the dead. I would like to be buried in an old, closed cemetery. It's a very, very small old county cemetery and you cannot be buried there unless you've got family buried there.

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That's what hubby and I want too.

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I don't know of any place, at least in the US, that doesn't require a death certificate. In IL, you're not dead until you're pronounced. If you die at home alone or unexpectedly you're supposed to need an autopsy. Sounds as if an autopsy is required you won't be able to be buried in your cemetery.

My great aunt died in Wisconsin. My aunt, who cared for her as she battled cancer, had her put in an inexpensive pine box. She carried the pine box in the back of her car and brought her to the family cemetery in IL. Great aunt was not embalmed or cremated. She was buried within 48 hours of her death. Burial was done inexpensively and provides family with a place to visit her gravesite.

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I am a little surprised at the number of people being cremated vs being buried . I too have thought about building my own coffin .

me, too, and I love it! I think our current death practices are ridiculous.

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My family can do with me whatever brings them the most peace. Only standing order is don't break the bank on it...

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Is it legal to be burried on your own land? I hope so. funeral costs are way too high.

I have instructions to have my ashes sprinkled around the grapevines. That way I can help flavor the wine made from the grapes for years to come.

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I have thought about building my own coffin also. Is that legal? If it is, I will do it. Two pieces of plywood would do the job. Even easier is a death shroud, just lay the body on a long board and wrap it in cloth.


Cremation is expensive also.

Some areas are allowing 'green burials'. Rather like a trail cut through woodland and people buried off to the side with a very simple, ground level, marker. Usually buried in a plain box or shroud.

Maybe an urban myth, but I have heard about a guy who had his wife's ashes scattered over her favorite shopping mall.

A friend wants his ashes spread over at least one famous golf courses.

I want my ashes to be used by an elk hunter in Montana. For traction on an icy road.

On a serious note, I want them planted down by the pond with a flat marker, so the next person can mow over me and not trim around me.

I want to be cremated & my ashes thrown out in a few places on our homestead, like out my deer blind window, around my flower beds, pond & garden.

We have a couple of Friends who belong to "Clubs". They are going to be cremated and then take a "Last ride" on the back of a Harley, going down the Interstate......
At the proper place the Urn will be opened so the Highway winds......
Can carry them away.

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We checked with county and they said "why not,it's your land"...so wife and I put in will that we are to be buried in cow/horse pasture.Already picked out a nice spot......and put in will if kids wanted to inherit-they had to dig the holes by hand.Figured I'd make them really work for it

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The ashes of my mother were sent to MN for burial between the graves of her parents.

In TN, to created a cemetery, you have to have the plot surveyed and recorded on your deed. The assessors office will show it on their maps as a space marked with a cross.

Ashes is not technically correct as they are predominately ground up bone.

Have told my kids, and I mean it, I don't care if I am rolled into the ditch, brush piled on top and diesel poured on. I won't be there anyway... do what is cheapest for my survivors. If they want to spread me on land I own, OK. Or hang on to what's left... I'll see 'em later!!

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I have never been a fan of cemetaries or "final expenses." Even cremation costs tend to p!ss me off.

I have considered a final "wilderness hike" or "boat trip" depending on my physical and mental condition when the time comes. Our property probably won't suit my needs.

My family has been made aware of my wishes. Someone who may wish to visit my "final resting place" on a certain date doesn't understand how I have tried to live my life.

I'm to be cremated, my remains are to be spread on the back side (South side) of Pine Mountain in Central Oregon (there's an Astronomy Observatory on top of the mt.). My FIL, his mother and stepfather have had their remains spread in the desert below the mountain (around the family campsite fire ring). My father, two brothers and a sister have also been cremated, my dad was spread in Hawaii, sis and brother are in Oregon's Winchester Bay and my other brothers remains are with me until the family can decide where to spread him...Winchester Bay? Lake Powell, AZ? or the hill above Pheonix International Raceway?

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