Space technology companies are preparing to launch one of the strangest services in the post-mortem world,
where it will be possible to send part of the remains of the deceased
into Earth’s orbit as part of a “cosmic” farewell ritual unlike any traditional funeral.
These companies offer special packages starting from thousands of dollars.
This includes placing small samples of the remains inside tiny capsules
that are carried on rockets bound for space.
Heavenly farewell message
The mission involves launching the capsules into a low orbit that allows
them to circle the Earth for a specific period before they re-enter and burn up within the atmosphere.
This is in a scene described as a “heavenly farewell message”.
The companies say the service is aimed at people who want to commemorate
their deceased loved one in an unconventional way.
Taking advantage of modern technology and commercial spaceflights.
Services…post-planetary funerals
This idea is gaining rapid popularity among families
looking for a different form of symbolic tribute.
Others criticize it as an excessive luxury and a transformation
of death into an unusual commercial activity.
Despite the controversy, space companies assert that they
are receiving increasing orders from various countries around the world.
This suggests that “post-planetary funerals” may become
a new trend as space tourism expands.
