Not only is natural burial by far the most ecologically sound way to perish, it doubles down on the fear of fragmentation and loss of control. Making the choice to be naturally buried says, 'Not only am I aware that I'm a helpless, fragmented mass of organic matter, I celebrate it. Vive la decay!'

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Am Aware Burial Buried Celebrate Choice Control Decay Doubles Down Far Fear Fragmented Helpless La Loss Making Mass Matter Most Natural Naturally Only Organic Perish Says Sound Way

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