If there were a simple, painless, and widely available way, it would be certain that more than a quarter of the world's population would die.
I guess we are the only beings who can kill themselves by choice.
I think cremation is the best. And here in my country, it is much better. A few years ago there was a gang of outlaws who stole human bones and tombs to sell them (especially skulls). It is a disgrace that even dead you are not safe. They use them most of the time for spiritual rituals. And it is worrying for the relatives of the dead one.
But I think there are many religions forbid it.
I don't like funerals. However, most people like to share one last time with their loved ones. So it's best to make them spend as comfortable a time as possible: with good chairs, a coffee, a soup and maybe some prayers and words. Something simple and cheap.
I don't know if it's the same where you live. But funerals here are the only places you see your whole family together.
Thanks for sharing :)
I know that some people (Christians) say that if you get cremated then you won't be able to have a resurrected body. I don't buy that, because if your house catches fire and you burn up, it's gonna end up the same as it would have if you were cremated.
I understand the comfort aspect of the wake and the family coming together to say one last goodbye, and get one last look at the dead corpse. But in my case, if they want to have a little get together, they can. They just won't be paying a mortician to display my dead corpse as the centerpiece.
To me, it's more important that I leave the world in the most responsible way that I can imagine. Mourners can celebrate that, have a good time and go home. 🙂 Thanks for adding your views!