What does it turn into(over time)?
2007-09-29 12:55:52 · 4 answers · asked by ... 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Rotting flesh, and then ultimately dust. Back to the Earth.
2007-09-29 12:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are smart enough to get a wood coffin, eventually it will return to the earth. Ultimately, only the bones will remain for some time - the rest will go to feed the earth.
Some people get lead-lined coffins, because they can't stand the thought of their flesh being "eaten", but in fact lead-lined coffins create an anaerobic (non-air) environment, and anaerobic bacteria thrive and will turn your flesh to slush.
Personally I'd rather be cremated, but if I must be buried, I'd prefer a simple box that will deteriorate quickly and let me sustain the ecosystem just that much more.
2007-09-29 20:06:11 · answer #2 · answered by T J 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It decomposes and turns to dust with just the bones left.
2007-09-29 20:04:24 · answer #3 · answered by Irish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It turns to bone after a while
2007-09-29 19:59:20 · answer #4 · answered by who_me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋