Quote by Neil deGrasse Tyson

I would request that my body in death be buried not cremated, so that the energy content contained within it gets returned to the earth, so that flora and fauna can dine upon it, just as I have dined upon flora and fauna during my lifetime

I would request that my body in death be buried not cremated

Summary

This quote is a reflection on the desire to be buried instead of cremated after death. The individual expresses their preference for their body to be returned to the earth so that the energy contained within it can nourish plants and animals, similar to how they consumed flora and fauna during their life. It showcases a belief in the cycle of nature and the interconnectedness of all living beings.

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Death Science Earth

By Neil deGrasse Tyson

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