MetaFilter posts tagged with death and burial

Political correctness drives me around a twist.

miss lynnster — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:48:57 -0800

God's Waiting Room is a British documentary about the daily struggles of Haji Taslim Funerals, the first European Muslim Funeral Directors, and how they work to honor the requirements of ancient faith while cutting through the red tape of modern death. Step-by-Step Muslim Funeral Guide

What happens after you die

tellurian — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:33:29 -0800

Thanatorama [flash] You died this morning. Are you interested in what comes next? Webdocumentaire.

German giant pyramid

stbalbach — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 08:51:29 -0800

A German consortium has announced its plan to build the world's largest structure - a 578m-high "Giant Pyramid" where for €700 anyone can get a burial spot.

Cult Leader Buried Alive

criticalbill — Thu, 16 Dec 2004 04:45:13 -0800

Cult leader proves his divinity by being buried alive and resurrecting himself. Except for the resurrecting bit. Good show for trying though

Ecological burial

homunculus — Fri, 17 Sep 2004 11:19:41 -0800

Capsula Mundi is an Italian project to promote ecological burial. Alternatively, those who prefer the sea can become reefs. A Swedish company has come up with a freezing method. [Via Aeiou and MoFi.]

Soylent Green is...me!

gimonca — Wed, 30 Jul 2003 11:25:08 -0800

A new way to go How would you like to get to the next world: burial, cremation, or alkaline hydrolysis?

MrBaliHai — Sat, 29 Dec 2001 13:02:11 -0800

African fantasy coffins are produced by the Ga and other tribes of the Ghana coast to confer the status of travel and luxury goods upon the deceased. The coffins themselves are incredibly detailed works of art that range from miniature Mercedes automobiles and cellphones to giant fish and Coke cans. What would you like to be buried in?