The money does not have to be less. A very large portion of what you are paying for in a typically funeral is the embalming, coffin, headstone, etc. Since natural burial does use any of those, it cuts on cost to both the business and the consumer so more money can be put towards the actual burial spot. And I do think that there is a societal change in this regard. When I first heard about this years ago, it wasn't really a concept at all and now there are more and more places doing it. As we need more sustainable practices and as more people learn about this, I do think this practice will continue to grow and become more normal/typical practice.

Not really, if you view it as a component of a sauce.

Ugg, don't I know it. I feel like everything is about attacking the opposite side's personality instead of actual discussions now.

More places are doing this since I first heard about it several years ago- Look up natural or green burial. I have looked into it for myself, and personally think it is a great idea. I learned a lot about the crazy amount of resources that the funeral industry uses in the U.S as well. Also, I don't think most of your "concerns" are valid. You mentioned natural burial ground running out of plots - how is that any different then current burial grounds? Also, the ones in my area have long-term plans to be a park. Even if they did what (I'm assuming you sarcastically) suggested and cut down the trees, they very well could sell lumber and restart since there are no concrete and metal and other substances in the ground. As for trees taking up space, the natural burial grounds have that accounted for and have spots properly spaced out. Not sure why you think that isn't possible? And depending on the types of trees, forests definitely have trees closer than 10-20+ feet apart.

I think different points of view should be judged by the smartest people/arguments on either side. Literally any valid view point can be made to sound ridiculous if going off the worst explanation/example.

If they are following what most instructions say, it is butter sitting on the noodles and they are pouring in milk.

I had the same thought! I knew him from 1 video I saw him in awhile ago. I didn't even know about all the other stuff he had done until I looked at his imdb yesterday.

That looks like normal drywall to me. Where are you from?

Just posting it for people who may want to read it

4th from the bottom under trivia. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1443502/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm

I've definitely had it come up in conversations before. I would say I am part of the middle class now, but grew up a little more on the lower end of that. Also, travel is partly about priorities. (Yes, I know some people really can't afford it, I get that, but that is not what I am talking about). People spend way more money then they think on phones, cars, entertainment, going out to eat, etc. My hubby and I were VERY frugal on all of those things for to save up for our Europe trip. (I mean we are still frugal, but we are currently saving for other things).

I don't really have social media and what I do have doesn't just list interests. But regardless, the post doesn't say anything about social media profiles.

I love to travel, but I've only taken 3 trips. No idea when I will have enough $$ for another trip (probably years from now), but I still love to travel.

I feel like kitchen stuff is different because people legitimately have baking/cooking hobbies. But people typically don't have laundry and cleaning hobbies.

I had already forgotten the meme said it was an Emo Philips joke, and I was VERY confused by your comment.

Peace

Unfortunately. I don't think people really realize what the consequences to this is going to be.

^ This made me smile.