Garden burial

[watervole]

I've just been Googling to see if it's legal to be buried in your own garden, and, slightly to my surprise, it seems that it is. 

I need to look into this a bit more.  I'd certainly be happy to end up that way, and it ought to be massively cheaper than most of the alternatives.

Comments

[vicarage.livejournal.com]

I've left my body to science. The small print said that it should not be considered a way to avoid funeral expenses! I think they give it back once the medical students have finished (see recent BBC article).

My dad's cremation, with a funeral director, but no funeral at our request, was £1300 odd

[watervole.livejournal.com]

The articles I read say that they'll give the body back if you request it, but will dispose of it otherwise.