A life experience

What if your coffin was your coffee table or your bookshelf? Would that change the way you lived your or looked at life?

This article was published in the NY times recently. I've heard of the "home burial" before, but knew little about it. This article sheds light on this movement and shares the stories of those who have experienced this ritual. I'm fascinated by the movement to reclaim the dying/ burial experience and to make it just that, a life experience, rather than a purchase.

This article has prompted interesting discussions with people with whom I've shared it. I thought I'd post it here in case you are interested.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/21/us/21funeral.html?em