Hi All, 

I won’t be in class today, so am sending some information that might be of interest. 

The first is about coffins in Ghana.  I found a book in Honnold a couple years ago that displayed some of Kane Quaye’s work, so I’ll try to locate it again.  His coffins are really unique.  Here are a couple links: http://www.nmfh.org/exhibits/fantasy/index.html and http://www.news.cornell.edu/chronicle/96/4.4.96/coffins.html. 

The second is about Tibetan Sky Burial.  The first link is an eyewitness account: http://alumnus.caltech.edu/~pamlogan/skybury.htm and http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/tibet/sky-buria.htm.  Although the practice is economical and environmental, beware to those with weak stomachs. 

The third is about green funerals and/or green preserves.  Here are some links: http://www.forestofmemories.org/cemeteries/ramseycreek.htm and http://www.science-spirit.org/printerfriendly.php?article_id=451.

Cheers,

Susan