May 26th, 2008 · 3 Comments
For Mitch Lichtenberg, having his wife memorialized in late 2005 with a Reef Ball in Sarasota, Florida, was much preferred over a land burial or traditional funeral service. It was a personal experience and gave him the opportunity to become a part of the Reef Ball casting process. He also thinks that the process, itself, helps to bring closure for the grieving.
“The casting and the dedication services return us to participate in the process of caring for our loved ones right through to the very end,” says Lichtenberg. “I got a great measure of satisfaction out of mixing my wife’s ashes with the concrete at the casting. It was hard, physical work. It was ‘gritty.’ It had a purpose. I was taking care of her. The dedication gave me a feeling of coming full cycle. As the reef slipped below the waves, I felt at peace. It was right and it was complete.”
Curious about green burials? See these sources:
- Green Burial Council, Joe Sehee, founder and executive director
- Trust for Natural Legacies, Mark Dahlby, executive director
- Natural Burial Co-operative, Toronto; Mike Salisbury
- Memorial Ecosystems ; Billy and Kimberley Campbell
- Funeral Consumers Alliance
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1 organichick // May 28, 2008 at 10:38 am
Fascinating article. What a great way to memorialize our loved ones and leave something important behind when we go. The Reef Ball is also a wonderful alternative to burials and a great way to save precious and disappearing land.
2 Jenny // May 28, 2008 at 9:13 pm
This is a very informative article! I think this is a great way to go. Thanks for offering this.
3 RawHRex // May 29, 2008 at 11:54 am
What a great idea!!! This article was very thoughtful and well written. It makes me want to rest in a Reef Ball!
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