Deep freeze the dead n shake them to powder

[SimonTan]

Cremation to be Replaced by Eco-friendly Freeze-Drying of Corpses

 

It brings a new meaning to the phrase "dust to dust".

 

Funerals in Britain could soon end with the body of a loved-one being frozen to -196C in liquid nitrogen and then shaken until it disintegrates into powder.

 

The process - known as "promession" - could be the answer to the dwindling amount of space in Britain's cemeteries as well as being more environmentally friendly than cremation, say campaigners.

 

It has already been given the go-ahead in Sweden, and now councils are lobbying the Government to change the law to allow it to happen here - currently bodies can only be buried or cremated.

 

A survey of 100 local authorities found that more than a quarter were already actively considering freeze-drying bodies, the latest being Preston in Lancashire.

 

Many cemeteries will run out of space within ten years, forcing councils to consider unpopular solutions such as "double-decker" graves, with coffins buried on top of one another, or even vertically - effectively standing up.

Around seven out of ten people currently opt for the cheaper option of cremation, but that also has its problems.

 

Burning dental fillings creates mercury emissions, and Government targets mean filters must be fitted to crematoria, some of which may have to be completely rebuilt as a result at a cost of millions.

 

Supporters also say it boosts the environment further as it is better at recycling nutrients than burial where the body is embalmed and buried at greater depth.

 

So as bizarre as it sounds, growing numbers of councils are signing up to the idea of freeze-drying bodies.

 

The process involves dipping the body in -196C liquid nitrogen until it is brittle, and then placing it on a vibrating mat so it disintegrates into powder.

 

Remains

 

A magnetic field then removes metal objects like fillings and artificial limbs from the remains.

 

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[SimonTan]

I always thought cryogenic freezing of dead is to wait for future medical science to cure and revive the body again?

 

Also when you unfreeze the powder back to room temperature....would it not be fresh flesh bits...like fried bacon bits?

[1fast1]

So I guess the last rites are going to consist of "Hasta La Vista, Baby!"?

 

[Rustyz]

Liquid nitrogen is damn expensive la..So much energy need to supercool it to it liquid form thus it is not env friendly