So why can't people be buried in something they are familiar with like their vehicle?

Question

I would feel more comfortable about death knowing I could be buried in my car sitting on the driver seat with all my belongings stored in there. Yes I know all would disentegrate but it would still be comforting as opposed to being placed into a box that I may only see once if I do a pre arranged funeral.

Answer 1

The biggest hurdle is expense. Most states require that you be buried in a sealed (usually concrete) container. So you will need a triple wide grave site and a triple wide concrete vault. Plus a crane to put you in.

Your big issue is your selfishness and fixation on material possessions. Your desires will make a circus out of what is a solemn and important rite for those left behind. Remember, weddings are for the bride and funerals are for the living.

Like one of the people said, when you die it doesn't matter what you are driving or how much stuff you have.

Answer 2

Most places wont allow anything like that, unless the vehicle in question has all the caustic fluids, the rubber parts and the battery removed beforehand, so as not to contaminate the groundwater.

Used to be rich Texans were buried in their Cadillacs, but that practice has pretty much gone by the wayside.

Answer 3

You can be buried in your car... it's been done lots of times in various locales....but it will be very expensive, so better leave about $100k for it in your will, as well as the cost of a very large gravesite. It would be cheaper to be buried with your bicycle.

Answer 4

Because cars leak and you'd smell funny....

Answer 5

Haha.

Though once you're dead it really doesn't matter.

However, I like your idea!

Answer 6

put it in your will and leave enough money to dig the hole - you should be all set for eternity. :D

Answer 7

They can you just ask.

Answer 8

in some states of this country, the U.S.A.,.....you can do that,.....