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Coffins that turn people into trees

An Italian firm, Capsula Mundi, wants to replace traditional caskets with organic burial pods. Creators, Anna Citelli and Raoul Bretzel, want to replace rows of cold tombstones with a forest of vibrant trees.

The capsule is an egg shaped casket made from biodegradable starch-plastic, where the deceased is placed in the fetal position inside. The capsule is then placed in the ground like a seed, and a tree is planted on top. As the tree’s roots embrace the egg, the body provides nutrients for the tree to grow. (Source)

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