Tree burial means that people plant some trees in the way of green space, scatter the ashes of their loved ones under the trees, or put them in urns and bury them under the trees. Tree burial is a brand-new way in the funeral reform, and it is also a way for people to mourn. It not only satisfies people's traditional ideas, but also integrates the dead with trees, so that their lives can be continued and sublimated.
What are the benefits of tree burial?
It is economical, civilized, environmentally friendly and hygienic to keep the ashes and burial instead of graves and turn the cemetery into woodland and grassland. Tree burial is also cheap. The traditional cemetery covers an area of at least 1 m2, and the tree burial area is only 1/5, which can save a lot of land. The price ranges from 1000-3000, which is only 1/5 of the price of traditional tombs, which is equivalent to 80% cheaper.
Third, what is the emphasis on tree burial?
The biggest feature of tree burial is that there is no funeral facilities on the ground, but it is marked by memorial trees or natural stones. Compared with traditional cemeteries, the price of tree burial is obviously low. More importantly, tree burial occupies less land, leaving no graves, but also green mountains and green rivers.
Fourth, the process of tree burial
The operation method of tree burial is to put the urn of the deceased into a set of boxes (or put the ashes of the deceased into a degradable environment-friendly urn, or directly scatter the ashes of the deceased into the soil), cover the soil and seal it, erect a monument, plant a pine and cypress tree at the corner of the grave, and decide to plant other trees and flowers according to the area.
5. What tree do you usually choose for tree burial?
What is the best tree for tree burial? Generally, pine trees, cypresses and willows can be planted next to graves, which is beneficial to feng shui. These three kinds of trees have long life and strong adaptability, and can adapt to the surrounding environment quickly. At the same time, in geomantic omen, they can also protect the safety and happiness of future generations and have the function of prospering future generations. However, it is not suitable to plant locust trees beside the grave, otherwise it will lead to imbalance between yin and yang.
1, pine tree
You can't blindly plant trees next to the grave, otherwise it will be bad for Feng Shui and lead to bad luck for the whole family. So what kind of trees are suitable for planting in front of graves? Pine trees can be planted. Pine trees have strong vitality and long life. They can be planted next to graves to bless future generations.
2. cypress
There are cypresses planted next to the grave. The trunk of cypress is lush and tall, and it is also a long-lived plant. After planting, it can prosper future generations, and at the same time, it can also bless future generations with peace and happiness. The survival rate of cypress is also relatively high, and it is easy to breed and reproduce.
3. Willow
In ancient times, people planted some willows beside graves. Willow has strong vitality and adaptability, can survive quickly after planting, and has the function of insect prevention. They will also plant willows in the yin house, symbolizing the eternal yearning for the dead.
4. Not suitable for planting Sophora japonica.
Planting trees reasonably beside the tomb can be beneficial to geomantic omen, but there are also some taboos. Sophora japonica can't be planted beside the grave. Planting Sophora japonica beside the grave is not conducive to geomantic omen, which will lead to the aggravation of family yin and yang, thus destroying the balance of yin and yang, so it is best not to plant it beside the grave.