Graves, cremation, funerals etc

[Rah nam]

For me, what ever is the cheapest. I don't have a strong connection to the body.
It is interesting, in many areas in Asia the body will be burned unless it was in an accident, then they bury the body for two years and then burn the remains.

Originally Posted by HalfaMan

Hi all, thanks very much for the constructive replies.

So to sum up then.

Spirit does not mind at all what happens to the body they had after death.

(why then are some spirits troubled if they did not get a proper burial)

Despite the long attachment to the body?

Grave or cremation makes no difference at all to the spirit?

Thanks

Mike

Some people are spiritually unaware, and death does not immediately change us into someone we are not. When our physical body dies we are immediately in the spirit world as there is no other place to go. When someone arrives who has had a deep religious background, they may well be annoyed that their relatives did not bury them in the manner they personally would have wanted. Once we become a little more enlightened in the spirit world and realise our beliefs are not the truth, we can progress a bit further forward on our spiritual journey letting go of old outdated beliefs.

[nephesh]

Originally Posted by Detlef

For me, what ever is the cheapest. I don't have a strong connection to the body.
It is interesting, in many areas in Asia the body will be burned unless it was in an accident, then they bury the body for two years and then burn the remains.

Yeah me too whatever is cheap I see no point in spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars to bury my remains. I have heard that sometimes those who have passed don't realize they are dead, rather like in the sixth sense movie. From books I have read it seems the passed over do not really dwell that much on their physical lifes. Several decades may seem like to us but it is but a blink on the otherside.

I do visit cemeteries I just like looking at the names, see how old they were when they crossed, and looking at the tombstone that are out there.

[Westleigh]

I agree with most of the posters here that it really depends who the spirit is. We are all individuals and being in spirit does not change that.

Less experienced souls or very physically-oriented souls might have more of an attachment to the body and be distressed if they feel it has not been treated correctly or hang around longer than they need to. They may be distressed or confused enough that they do not cross over and remain as ghosts. But most of us regain our memories of the spirit world when we pass over, along with our memories of other lives past, and understand that we are not the body and the body is not we. We are also usually met by loved ones who have passed on before us, which makes it an occasion for joy.

I think most people probably stay for their funeral out of love and respect because it is a ritual goodbye to their loved ones, as well as out of curiosity. I know I'd want to see what went on.

Interesting topic!

I do not like burial,to think of someone lying there until the remains finally disappear does not appeal to me all.

I prefer cremation,final and clean.My husband passed away 5 years ago and he is scattered not only in the UK but in the Memorial grounds of the Veterans place in Melbourne also.

He was also sent to Windsor and his ashes were scattered there near to where he was born.

He told me before he passed to 'scatter him to the four winds' which I did.

Bless his little heart!

Deepsea

My Beloved was cremated. We do not believe in funerals--but he permitted a brief one at the Memorial Cemetary (as he was a Vietnam Vet.) in deference to the feelings of his children from his first marriage--because they are Catholic.

Part of his ashes were interred there--for them to visit. I took part of his ashes to the Womb of the Mother--a beach we always loved to visit--and released them, so that he is free to travel at will (in accordance w/ our Spiritual beliefs). I kept part of his ashes w/ me (in an urn that I created for him)--they will be combined w/ mine and taken back to the Womb of the Mother (upon my passing)--where we will be released together.

He was present at the funeral, He is present in my home, He assists me in home repairs. He is ever present and I believe your Mate is (as well).

Peace and Love on your path to Total Healing...

Blessed be...

Thanks for the further thoughts, I do check in just been snowed under with work, hope for some time off soon.

I want to be cremated. To me it is the most natural thing to do. Then, I want my ashes to be buried (on top of; don't know how they do that) my mom. Unless I remarry. Or, maybe be buried by my former husband. As of now, I want to be with my mom. Pretty soon we will all have to be cremated, because no room.

My wishes are registered with appropriate organisations for my body to be used for science, whatever anyone wants to do, either side of the big pond.

The ashes may be claimed by family if they wish...

Originally Posted by Ciqala

I wouldn't much care once i leave this earth, where my body ends up. While i am on this earth, i would much like my body thrown in a forest somewhere, to offer my flesh to the spirits, animals, scavengers, and earth, but of course that is illegal.

This is something that is done in Varayana Buddhism. Here are 2 that are considered animal charity that is for the purpose of relieving some of the suffering of the animals, and increasing the merit of the deceased for a good rebirth.

"water burial”—in which a body is dumped in a lake where fish can eat it— is one of the five ways of disposing of dead bodies

sky burial, in which dead bodies are cut into little pieces and fed to vultures and other birds. http://mbvtravel.com/burials-in-tibe...ensitive-souls These pics are very real and graphic..(Hope this is not an issue as it is relevant to the subject at hand)

I too would love to be "offered" this way. It is s much more beneficial for all suffering beings!