What is a tree pod burial? Tree pod burials involve putting human remains in pods rather than caskets, and burying them so that a tree will grow from the grave rather than a tombstone. These pods are usually made from a biodegradable material, meaning it breaks down over time, slowly relea...
Texans are breaking tradition with alternative burial methods like green burials, human composting, and tree pod burials, focusing on eco-friendly and personalized options for end-of-life arrangements.
An online book excerpt about the natural burial movement, including a Q&A section with the author, Cynthia Beal
the cacao tree domesticated in Mesoamerica. We provide a detailed analysis of the population genetic structure in the species and analyze the evolutionary history of the populations, with an emphasis on domestication and the process of selection during domestication...
You can often find a hawthorn tree near burial chambers, springs, stone circles, or ancient wells. People would tie a rag on the tree so the cloth would absorb the shrine’s healing powers (Woolf 2015). We often call them clootie trees, and by the time the rag rotted off the branch,...
Although biological relationships are a universal reality for all human beings, the concepts of “family” and “family bond” depend on both the geographic region and the historical moment to which they refer. However, the concept of “family” can be d
Are tree pod burials legal? | Q&A If you’re an environmentally conscious person, you may have heard of tree pod burials, or natural burials. This eco-friendly alternative to a traditional burial not only saves you money, but it’s great for the environment as well. If you’d like to ...