when someone dies... There isnt a cheaper route to go?

Question

When an animal dies we will either bury them but most likely will toss into the trash..Why if we do not have the funds to bury them properly we Cant just toss into the trash?

Answer 1

You want cheap? Donate your body to the Body Farm. It's at the University of Tennessee Forensic Anthropology Facility.

http://archives.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/10/31/body.farm/

On three acres surrounded by razor-wire and a wooden fences near the University of Tennessee Medical Center, about 40 bodies rot away at any given time. They're stuffed into car trunks, left lying in the sun or shade, buried in shallow graves, covered with brush or submerged in ponds.

Students and UT anthropologists Richard Janz and his wife, Lee Meadows Janz, a former Bass student, take note of what insects come calling, and how long it takes them to do their work. Others test vital organs for protein degradation, amino-acid breakdown and levels of gas in the tissue. A project in partnership with the nearby Oak Ridge National Laboratory aims to create a calendar of decomposition by finding a substance that decays at a stable rate for comparison -- the half-life of death, so to speak.

Answer 2

I agree funeral expenses are outrageous. I have buried both my parents and was amazed that by the time you buy the plot and make all the arrangements, it is close to 10 grand for one funeral. I do believe creamation is a cheaper route to go, but most people still want a headstone placed in memory of the deceased. A person can make the arrangement and prepay their funerals before they die to save the family all the expense. Tossing them into the trash is illegal and would end up costing you more in the long run with bond and attorney fees.

Answer 3

Cremation is the way to go. That is what my husband and I want. Go have a party with the other money. Funerals, caskets, flowers. If you have not honored the living when they were living, why start now. I can say this because last Jan our son died in another state. He was schizophrenic. Long story. We had him cremated and told everyone to have their own service as they saw fit. It was also in the middle of one of those horrendous storms and we did not want anyone else on the roads either. We also told everyone to be nice to the next homeless person they saw. I would recommend cremation. even a green burial where they cover you in a shroud without a box and let you decompose naturally.

Answer 4

Slk that was hilarious... not that your cat died mind you!!!
Jack... I don't think you are allowed to purposefully burn tires...

If I read this question correctly you are asking about the human animal Yes?

I agree that there should be a cheaper and easier way, but just throwing one in the trash....I'm thinking that is not a good idea either. The body farm, would work, depending on the state of your body when you died. Donating to science is good too but, yet again, most of them want bodies that are not worn out, so to speak! Being Cremated... myself.
To me funerals are for the living not the dead. After all when we are dead, what does it matter. I have made arrangements for no funeral, no flowers, no service, no casket... I've set aside some $$ for a few folks who really care to knock a few down and reminisce about the fun we had! DONE....

Answer 5

When one of my pets pass away, I do not throw them in the trash, I bury them.

As far as humans go, my parents have already set up and paid for theirs the way they want it done. They are going to be cremated, no funeral or anything. That is the cheapest way that there is. No casket, coffin or anything. Then after it is over with, I am getting the ashes to do as I see fit. Dad wants all of us buried right here on our property, so that is what will be done. I am going to make a little cemetery out here for the ashes of all of us. Each one will have a home made marker and it will have a picket fence around the cemetery.

Answer 6

Some cities will cremate them for you at their animal control department for a very small fee of about $20, many places it's illegal to bury in the backyard, as far as the trash goes..hmmm if it's a pet mouse or goldfish maybe but anything larger no.

Answer 7

Yes just go with a low cost cremation.
No viewing, no funeral, no enbalming. Just a plain cardboard box, cremation and return of the remains in a box, with scattering of the ashes when and where at your choice.
What does it matter, the deceased does not care, they are not there to enjoy it. It is more for those left behind, to show their love for those past. So they can move on and feel they have done their part. If you can not show it to the person while they are alive, why put on all the airs when they are dead..

Answer 8

In the first place, when one of my beloved animals dies, I do NOT bury them, nor throw them in the trash. They are cremated and their remains are returned to me.

People have the option to be cremated also - I know many that have already made the arrangements. It can be pre-paid just like a funeral. You don't have to have a funeral, memorial service, or anything else that you don't want. Just make sure that you make and pay for the arrangements yourself, because if it is left up to your survivors, I think they can pretty much do what they want.

Answer 9

How about a large freezer, have you taken out for celebrations? Just kidding of course.
I will tell you a true story.

When I lived in South Florida, this really nasty neighbor lived next door to me, she hated animals, plants, kids, anything alive. I went to work in the morning, when I came home, my sons cat was dead. I knew it was her, she stated something about "poisoning" any animal she could find. I wanted a necropsy done on the cat to take this horrible woman to court. I called the vet, he said it would cost about $200 to do it. I told him that I could not afford it at the time. He said to freeze the cat, when I had the funds, take the cat and he would do it when I had the money. About 3 weeks go by, a friend came in from Chicago, I loved having her because she was fun, and helpful. I was working, she wanted to surprise me by making dinner...well you guessed it, she defroasted the cat! It was wrapped first in plastic, then in butcher paper and I put it in the large deep freezer.... She was going to make the "roast" for dinner....freaked her out!

Answer 10

30 years ago I was concerned enough about this issue to research the laws in the state where I lived.

At that time I was offended by the potential cost to survivors, as well as being motivated by the desire to cheat the preachers and the undertakers.

At that time most states would allow a person to be buried in a simple [homemade] pine box with a body bag or plastic liner. I always intended to have one such ready-made and stored in the barn, along with provisions in my will to be buried in it on my own land.

Failing that, 5 gallons of gasoline and a stack of old tires would suffice.

Probably the statutes have changed, but likely as not there are still provisions for 'pauper burials' that won't bankrupt survivors.

It's worth checking into by anyone who would prefer his/her vehicle not to become a burden on those left behind with the responsibility for dealing with it, and who also prefer to avoid the ritual orgy of Christmas at death-time for the vultures and drama-lovers.