Eternal Reefs
By Sharon
@simone10 (54187)
Louisville, Kentucky
December 2, 2015 5:01am CST
A couple of years ago, I was watching a special on TV. It was about how the ocean reefs were dying and how two friends came up with a unique way to save the reefs and also give people a final resting place.
The reefs are made out of environmentally safe concrete. The cremated remains are put into these reefs and used to create habitats for fish. There are different programs ranging in price from $2,495 up to $6,995.
I have to be honest that I have considered this for myself when the time comes. The only drawback for me would be that it would be very difficult for family members to come and visit like they could at a grave site. Also, I'm not sure if I want to be cremated.
What do you think of the Eternal Reef? Is it something that you would consider when your time came? How would you feel if it was one of your loved ones put in a reef out in the ocean?
Eternal Reefs combines a cremation urn, ash scattering, & green burial at sea into an environmental memorial while creating new marine habitats for sea life
20 people like this
19 responses
@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
3 Dec 15
@ElizabethWallace I agree, I am going to ask to use my ashes for the roses or the bamboo.
1 person likes this
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
2 Dec 15
I would like to become compost for a rose garden.
3 people like this
@rocky1980 (530)
• Chandigarh, India
3 Dec 15
I liked your point. "consumed by mother nature" best line i have read so far.
1 person likes this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
8 Dec 15
While I am going to be cremated I don't know about going into the eternal reefs. It does sound like an interesting idea if it can help mother nature out I am all for it.
1 person likes this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
16 Dec 15
@simone10 It is saddening to know how much us humans have helped to destroy the natural resources around the globe.
1 person likes this
@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
22 Dec 15
@Shellyann36 I agree and this would be a way for me to give back just a little.
@rocky1980 (530)
• Chandigarh, India
2 Dec 15
i liked your idea but why decide now you can reveal your wish to your loved ones. they will care of this thing.
1 person likes this
@rocky1980 (530)
• Chandigarh, India
3 Dec 15
@simone10 that's good if your son like the idea. how old is he?
1 person likes this
@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
5 Dec 15
@rocky1980 My son is 37 years old.
1 person likes this
@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
2 Dec 15
I quite like the idea of being turned into a diamond! The trouble with a burial plot it sometimes makes you feel guilty if you do not manage to go and visit whereas this would be more acceptable as you could not really go and visit. That is an awful amount of money to pay isn't it.
1 person likes this
@zebra2222 (5268)
• United States
6 Dec 15
I would not have this done to me, but I see the value in doing it.
1 person likes this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
3 Dec 15
I would if I could afford it. truth be I still have my hubby's ashes but seldom even think about the ashes any more. in my mind is where he stays and I think even a grave site would not make it any different.
1 person likes this
@MoonHowler17 (101)
• Ballina, Australia
5 Dec 15
For someone who wants to be cremated, the reef sounds a lovely idea - much better than being in a dusty urn on the mantle piece. I want to be buried so my previous beloved dog, who is in an urn, can be buried with me. My little sister was buried. When I am in that city, I like to visit her and just sit and talk so, yes, burial for me.
1 person likes this
@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
5 Dec 15
Being a hindu, I guess cremation is the way to go, but I would like to donate my eyes and body in a hospital as that can save someone's life plus increase educational opportunity for a young doctor. The idea of eternal reef sounds intriguing though.
1 person likes this
@DeborahDiane (40317)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Dec 15
I would love that idea! I always wanted my ashes to be distributed at sea, anyway. However, my husband and I already have grave sites, so I don't think that will happen.
1 person likes this
@whiteream (8567)
• United States
4 Dec 15
Both my husband and myself want to be cremated as for what happens to our ashes we hav never really talked about that. But, we both like the ocean.
1 person likes this
@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
16 Dec 15
@whiteream Yes, I have heard of that before. I would like to be an actual part of the ocean and that's why I am considering the reef.
@whiteream (8567)
• United States
12 Dec 15
@simone10 Some people have their ashes put in the ocean or scattered by the shore.
1 person likes this
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
3 Dec 15
I think i don't want that . My husband and i told our daughter that when we die , we want to be cremated and she can put some of our ashes , should she like in a non-breakable container and just be there in her house .
To which she said yes .
1 person likes this
@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
2 Dec 15
a fabulous idea - I'd be happy to be disposed of in such a way
1 person likes this
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
3 Dec 15
I will be creamated but buried, we already have the plot and my baby is buried in it.
1 person likes this
@shellyjaneo (1081)
• United Kingdom
2 Dec 15
I think this is an amazing thing I would love to have this done to me when I die. You could still have a tombstone or memorial for them to visit x
1 person likes this
