Learn about an ecological alternative to traditional burial the supports the health of the ocean.
My guests Rob Sarnie and David Stubbers of Living Reef Memorial offer a unique and “green” option for after-death disposition that rejuvenates the ocean habitat in the process. They will share with us how cremains are used to create living reefs that increase marine biodiversity and heal parts of the ocean where coral reefs have been destroyed. This is a fascinating example of using creativity to make the world a better place and offer alternative means of disposition at the same time. Learn more about this work at their website:
This episode includes:
- How a living reef rehabilitates marine habitat and increases biodiversity
- How cremains are utilized in the building of a reef
- How a living reef can be memorialized for a loved one
- Options for holding a memorial service or funeral during the deployment of a reef
- Who might choose a living reef for disposition of a loved one
- Why a living reef memorial might be preferable to a full-body burial at sea or scattering of ashes
- How to make arrangements now for your own living reef after you die
- How profits from living reef memorials are being used to save baby sea turtles
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Webinar: The Loneliness Epidemic – Oct. 29, 2019
- Beautiful Dying Expo: November 2, 2019 – San Diego
- Living Reef Memorial website
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingReefMemorial/
- SeaTurtleRescue.org
- Join the team at Patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it)
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This episode is sponsored by Authentic Presence training for healthcare providers from the Spiritual Care Program. You can receive a certificate in contemplative end-of-life care by completing this series of three courses, including an 8-day residential immersion retreat. Highly recommended!
Journey’s End: Death, Dying, and the End of Life, which is a compilation of quotes, stories and resources that look at death from various perspectives. In our conversation we discuss: