#Funeral method of body disposal

[mellomadness]

I just fell down a rabbit hole about (legal) body disposal and part of me is so anxious wishing I could tell the FBI agent monitoring my internet searches that I’m just morbidly curious and I’m not planning on dying anytime soon (or planning anything ELSE, for that matter)

[stnkiconverse]

you're going to do it, and you're getting away with it. you know that.

Ch.2 - The Plan

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genre: psychological horror (in a way), creepypasta, supernatural thriller (in a way)

pairing: none. (yet ;) )

WC: 1.8k

content warnings: echoes in the static contains scenes and themes that may be disturbing or triggering to some readers, including: graphic violence and murder, mental illness and psychological distress, suicide and self-harm, domestic abuse and strong language.

Reader discretion is advised.

Yes this has to do with Greepypastas. Yes, Creepypastas will pop up and make appearances, it's basically a reader insert into the Creepypasta word.

do not repost my work anywhere, I only post in Tumblr.

The memories of what Frank put your mother through came rushing back immediately after the funeral, as you watched him kiss another woman and drive away without a shred of remorse. The image burned into your mind, solidifying your decision. This man, who had driven your mother to despair and death, could not be allowed to continue living his life unpunished. You would make sure of that.

Back at your apartment, you sat in the dark, the glow from your laptop screen illuminating your determined face. Research became your life. For days, you delved into the dark corners of the internet, reading about unsolved murders, the meticulous plans of serial killers who evaded capture, and the critical mistakes that led to others getting caught. You learned about creating believable alibis, the best ways to dispose of a body, and methods to make remains unrecognizable. Each article, each video, was a piece of the puzzle, slowly forming the picture of your plan.

Your notebook filled with scribbles and diagrams, each page more detailed than the last. You mapped out potential scenarios, rehearsed alibis in your mind, and memorized procedures to avoid leaving any evidence behind. You even went so far as to research the forensic techniques used by police, understanding what they looked for and how to avoid detection. The perfect murder took time and patience, you reminded yourself. This was not something to rush.

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Taking cash out of your bank account bit by bit was the first step. You knew that large withdrawals might raise suspicions, so you took only small amounts, ensuring that no one would notice. This money would be used to buy everything you needed without leaving a trail. The cashier at the hardware store didn’t look twice as you paid in cash for gloves, bleach, a lighter, a shovel and a glass knife. Each purchase was a step closer to your goal.

You carefully selected each item. A wig to change your appearance, contact lenses to alter your eye color, bigger clothes to hide your frame, men's shoes that were at least two sizes larger than your own, gloves to avoid fingerprints, two bottles of bleach, a glass knife, a lighter, a shovel and an axe. Each item had a purpose, each step a piece of the puzzle. You made sure to purchase the items from different stores and at different times, never raising suspicion.

The last item was a concert ticket, purchased with a credit card, deliberately leaving a digital footprint. This ticket was your alibi, an essential part of your plan. You chose a local concert for the night you planned to kill Frank. On the day, you would post about it on all your social media accounts, labeling it as ‘a personal day out.’ The ticket and posts would place you far from the scene of the crime, or so you hoped.

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You began quietly stalking Frank, a shadow in the background of his life. At first, you followed him from a distance, memorizing his work schedule and noting his habits. Frank was predictable, his routines almost painfully mundane. You observed him at the house where your mother had died, watching for times when his new girlfriend wasn’t around. Those were the days you would strike. You noted the time he left for work, the days he stayed late at the station, and the evenings he spent alone at home. Your observations were meticulous, each detail recorded in your notebook.

You were careful to avoid being seen. You parked your car several blocks away and walked the rest of the distance, keeping to the shadows. You dressed in inconspicuous clothes, blending in with the surroundings. On more than one occasion, you felt the thrill of fear as Frank glanced your way, but he never seemed to notice you. The adrenaline was addictive, fueling your resolve.

Your determination was unwavering, though it took a toll on you. About twice a week, you found yourself breaking down, overcome by grief and the weight of what you were planning. The memories of your mother, her laughter, her kindness, and her pain haunted you. But each time you remembered the cold, uncaring look in Frank’s eyes, the way he had dismissed her death as if it meant nothing, your resolve hardened. This was for her. You had to do it.

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In the flower shop, you tried to maintain a facade of normalcy. Lisa and the regular customers could tell something was off, but you brushed off their concerns with forced smiles and excuses about stress and exhaustion. You were not your usual self, and it was impossible to hide it completely, but you hoped it was enough to avoid suspicion. You continued your work, arranging flowers and helping customers, but your mind was always elsewhere, consumed by your plans.

Lisa, ever the observant friend, approached you one afternoon as you were preparing a bouquet. "Y/N, are you okay? You seem a bit... distant lately," she said, her voice full of concern.

You forced a smile, placing a vibrant red rose into the arrangement. "I'm fine, Lisa. Just a lot on my mind. It's been a rough few weeks, you know?"

She nodded sympathetically. "I understand. If you ever need to talk, I'm here for you."

"Thanks," you replied, grateful for her concern but unable to confide in her. The less she knew, the better.

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The plan was to kill Frank in his own house, the place that had been a prison for your mother. The idea of ending his life there felt fitting, poetic in a dark way. You imagined the final moments, the look of surprise and fear on his face, and the sense of justice it would bring. The phrase “You only have one chance” repeated in your head whenever you thought about it. There could be no mistakes.

You didn't perform any trial runs, convinced that everything would go perfectly. You were thorough in your planning, confident in your ability to execute it flawlessly. The phrase "You only have one chance" was a constant reminder of the stakes. The pressure was immense, but you believed in your plan and your ability to carry it out.

---

As the day of the murder approached, you made final preparations. You accepted that you wouldn’t be the same after this, but it was a price you were willing to pay. For your mother, you would sacrifice your own peace, your own soul, if necessary.

On the day, you would wear the wig and contacts, change into the larger clothes, and don the men’s shoes and gloves. You would carry the glass knife and the axe, tools of retribution. You would ensure Frank was alone, and then you would strike.

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The concert ticket was in your pocket, a reminder of your carefully crafted alibi. You would post about the concert on social media throughout the day, creating a digital trail that would place you miles away from the scene of the crime. It was a simple yet effective plan, and you felt a strange sense of calm as the day approached.

That morning, you woke up earlier than usual, the weight of your mission pressing down on you. You looked at the mirror, your reflection almost unrecognizable. You had not slept well in weeks, and the dark circles under your eyes were a testament to the nights spent planning and grieving. You practiced your expressions, ensuring you could smile and seem genuinely excited about the concert when posting on social media.

You spent the morning going through the motions at Petals and Posies, trying to keep your mind off the evening's events. Lisa chatted with you about mundane things, the latest neighborhood gossip, and the plans she had for the weekend. You listened, nodding and responding appropriately, but your mind was far away, replaying the plan over and over.

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As the afternoon wore on, you began to prepare. You double-checked your bag, ensuring everything was in place. The wig, contacts, oversized clothes, men's shoes, gloves, glass knife, axe, lighter and bleach – each item was checked and rechecked. You couldn’t afford to forget anything.

Your hands trembled slightly as you donned the disguise. The wig fit snugly, changing your appearance dramatically. The contact lenses felt strange at first, but you quickly adjusted. You looked in the mirror, seeing a stranger staring back. Perfect.

You then continued you contour your face to the point where there was absolutely no trace of you.

You left your apartment, making sure to post a photo of the concert ticket on social media with the caption "A personal day out. Time to enjoy some music and relax!" Your friends and few followers liked and commented, wishing you a fun time. It was surreal, knowing what you were about to do while presenting a façade of normalcy to the world.

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Arriving at Frank's neighborhood, after having walked to it, there was adrenaline already making itself present. The men's shoes were heavy and uncomfortable, but they served their purpose, making your footprints untraceable. You moved silently and quickly, your heart pounding in your chest as you approached the house.

The house was quiet, the only sound the faint hum of the air conditioning unit. You slipped around to the back, using the spare key you had taken from your mother’s belongings to let yourself in. The familiar scent of the house hit you, a mix of stale air and Frank's cologne. Memories flooded your mind, but you pushed them aside. This was not the time for sentimentality.

You moved through the house, your senses heightened. Every creak of the floorboards, every rustle of fabric seemed amplified. You made your way to the kitchen, where you knew Frank kept a spare bottle of whiskey. If he was drinking, it would be easier to catch him off guard.

The sound of the front door opening made you freeze. Frank was home. You listened intently, hearing the clink of his keys as he tossed them on the table, followed by the familiar sound of his heavy footsteps. He was heading to the living room.

You took a deep breath, steeling yourself. This was it. The moment you had been planning for weeks. You felt a surge of adrenaline, your body ready for what was to come. The phrase "You only have one chance" echoed in your mind, a reminder of the stakes.

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You peeked around the corner, seeing Frank settle into his recliner, a bottle of whiskey in hand. His eyes were closed, and he looked relaxed, oblivious to the danger lurking in his home. You tightened your grip on the glass knife, the cool weight of it grounding you.

Silently, you moved closer, your heart pounding in your chest. You could hear your own breathing, shallow and quick. The distance between you and Frank closed with every step, each one bringing you closer to your goal. Your mother’s face flashed in your mind, her smile, her laughter, her pain. This was for her.

As you stood over him, you hesitated for a brief moment, the enormity of what you were about to do hitting you. But then you remembered the bruises, the fear in your mother’s eyes, the indifference in Frank’s. Your resolve hardened.

You moved both of your hands towards Frank, the urge to immediately kill him being immense, but no. You’re gonna make him suffer, even if it’s just for a bit.

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[dr-spencer-reids-queen]

Mosley Lane: Part Two

Pairing: Spencer Reid x Female!Reader

Word Count: ~2.2k

Summary: This is the last piece of the puzzle. The piece before you can finally be set free from all this pain. You're going to do whatever it takes to help your friend and more importantly, yourself.

Warnings: canon violence, canon language, canon talk of death, methods of kill

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Author’s Note: I do not own anything from Criminal Minds. All credit goes to their respective owners. If there are any warnings that exceed the normal death/kills from the show, I will list them.

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The rest of the team comes back and you inform them of what you and Spencer talked about with Ashley. Not much is known about Roger other than he worked as an electrician for his entire adult life. He eventually married Anita Wled, the daughter of a family who owns a funeral home. Penelope works her magic on the couple and comes up with some very interesting information.

"Apparently, Anita can't have children. Repeated miscarriages. Eventually, Anita got too old to bear children," she says after pulling up her medical charts.

"The first abduction that closely resembles what's going on here was a decade ago in a different city. Children have gone missing every few years in different parts of the state. I guess they got too many and hired Ashley to help take care of their children. Look how well that ended for her," you sigh.

"We're running out of time. Twenty-four hours have almost passed."

"Look, we all think that Aimee could be alive. That's why there are hundreds of volunteers and officers combing every inch of the county."

"They're dragging the rivers and digging up the woods. That's not gonna help us if Aimee is still with the unsub, if she's still alive out there," Emily sighs.

"What about Charlie? Is he still alive?"

"Sarah believes it," JJ says.

"She's been saying that for eight years, JJ," Derek says. "Have you thought about why you suddenly believe her? Do you think it might be because you're a mother?"

"Excuse me?" you ask, suddenly upset at Derek's comment. "Did you really just ask her that? It doesn't matter if she's a mother or not. We all want to believe a mother when she says her missing son might be alive. The ruse used on Charlie is the same one that happened with Aimee."

"All I'm saying is, if we go from a single abduction to multiple abductions over ten years, that changes everything. We all have to be convinced that's what it is based on an unbiased profile."

"My evidence isn't enough to convince you? You've seen the sketches. You've seen what Roger and Anita look like. You know what Ashley went through. Is that not enough?"

"Okay," Emily says, trying to calm the fire between you and Derek. "What's the ruse? A distraction of a lost child and eight-year-old victims are taken from public places with little to no security. That's not just the same ruse. That's a signature, and I'm not a mother."

"Charlie would be sixteen now. We all know that preferential offenders typically dispose of their victims before they reach puberty."

"Unless his purpose is to help Roger snatch the kids," you say. "He's been with them since he was eight. He's completely submissive to them. He'll do anything they say, including helping them kidnap other kids. It would be why Charlie's body was never found. Penelope, we need more information on the kids that were taken. Ashley's lawyer is going need more evidence for her retrial."

Before Penelope can do anything, Hotch speaks to you.

"Are you doing this because you want your friend out of jail?"

"No," you sigh. "I'm doing this because there is an innocent woman doing the time for a crime she didn't commit. These kids are going missing because of this horrid couple, and it needs to stop."

"Fine. Coordinate with Reid and Garcia." He looks at Penelope. "Go back ten years nationwide. Start with abductions in target-rich environments. Rule out any with bodily recovery, dead or alive."

"I'm going to let Sarah know," JJ says and leaves the room.

"The rest of us need to check out Aimee's abduction site with new eyes."

There is a small possibility that Roger and Anita aren't the ones doing this, which is why Hotch is looking at this through an unbiased lens. You know they are the ones responsible, so you have to gather the evidence before you can do anything else. Ashley deserves someone to fight for her.

Since the year 2000, over two hundred children's bodies have not been found nationwide. In the state of Virginia, there are twelve. Charlie has been on the list for eight years, and Aimee just joined it. Aimee was taken from Ashburn and Charlie was taken from Leesburg, eight years apart. Both of them were taken a half mile from the highway. Karla Hartaway was abducted in 1999 when she was eight from Garrison. Stephen Shepherd was also eight when he was abducted in 2003 from Arlington. Danny Kenman was abducted at four in the afternoon from the mall. His parents are divorced, and he's still missing. Tracey Cain vanished from a park with both her parents present. Jake Wusman was abducted while he and his family were on a picnic.

You got in contact with the families you know are affected by Roger and Anita. Before their children were abducted, they confirmed that Roger would come into their houses to fix some electrical problems. Anita once supplied a family with a casket from her father's business. It's how they knew what children to target.

You're sitting inside the briefing room after just getting done talking to one of the victims' families. You're twirling a pen in your hand when Hotch walks into the room.

"Did you find anything?"

"Everyone I talked to had a run-in with Roger and Anita prior to their kid being taken. Roger did some electrical work in their houses, and Anita sold a family a casket for a loved one who passed. Days later or even weeks, their child went missing and Roger and Anita left town. That's not a coincidence."

"I agree."

JJ walks into the room with a woman who looks like she's seen better days.

"Hotch, this is Sarah Hillridge."

"Oh, we met when Charlie was taken. I mean, you know, you saw a lot of us. I'm sure we all look the same."

"Thank you for coming in. Have a seat."

"Sarah, may I ask you something?" She nods. "Do you know who Roger and Anita Roycewood are? Maybe they did some work for you? You know, electrically?"

"I think I might have known a Roger. I had some electrical work done before Charlie was taken. I remember because we had to stay with a family friend while the work was being done."

You look at Hotch and raise your eyebrows. Your suspects are looking more like the people who are doing this now. They might have taken Aimee, and they might have taken Charlie eight years ago.

"Alright, these represent kids taken from public places." JJ has a map pulled up with pins on it. "Locations are never hit more than once, but there are similarities in each--different malls, toy stores, carnivals, theme parks, and parades. They are places where families should feel safe, and where there isn't much security. That's twelve children over ten years old. We should interview all the families."

"I know a few of them. We had a support group. I mean, most of them have moved on," Sarah says.

"You're here, though."

"I saw Charlie three years ago."

"You didn't tell me that," JJ says quietly.

"My husband didn't believe me. Why would you?"

"Tell us what happened."

"At first, I saw him all the time. I thought I did and from what I understand, that's normal, but you can't survive that way. So Jake and I promised that we would move on. A few years later, I saw him. I mean, it was different. In my mind, he had never aged, but this was a teenage Charlie crossing the street. As quick as he was there he was gone again, but I know I saw him. Jake didn't believe me. That was the day he left me."

"What did you do when you saw Charlie?"

"I called for him."

"How did you know it was him?"

"I didn't, not for sure, so I called for him again. He looked back."

"Your husband didn't see him?"

"It was crowded. He disappeared. I lost him all over again," she sighs sadly.

"We'll be asking those parents to sign up for all that pain again. If they've moved on..."

"They'd take the chance if it meant their kids were alive," Sarah interrupts JJ.

JJ calls in the victims' families and has the entire team talking to them to relive their worst days to get a feel of what happened to them back then. You're in the briefing room on the phone with Abel in hopes you have enough for a retrial.

"I talked to the families of the kids who disappeared. Roger and Anita had contact with them days or weeks prior to their child being taken. We know Ashley babysat for them, and she described the kids who match the description of those who disappeared. Is this enough for a retrial? I'm working on getting more evidence but this is all I have right now."

"Send it over to me. It might be enough to convince a judge for a retrial. I'll be in touch."

"Thank you so much. I really appreciate this."

"No, thank you. I hated seeing Ashely go to jail. She's a good person."

"I know she is," you smile.

You hang up feeling really good about this. You believe wholeheartedly that she will get released this week if not next week. On your way to Penelope's desk, you see families talking with your team, most of them crying as they retell the stories of the worst day of their lives. You knock on Pen's door and walk inside.

"Hey, can you tell me where Roger and Anita live?"

"Unfortunately, that trial ended when your friend was arrested. They dropped their house and sold most of their things. If they are here, then they're using cash."

"Okay, if they have young children, they have to have a house, it has to be local, and it has to be big enough to look appealing. It also might have enough room inside or underneath it to keep the children in. So maybe a farm or something? Also, look for places that are secluded."

"I'll keep looking."

"Thank you."

Once everyone has left, you rejoin the team and Sarah in the briefing room.

"Eleven families have confirmed the same woman, forty to fifty years old, calling for children. In some cases, she even had a child with her," JJ says.

"Can I have a copy of those witness accounts?" you ask.

"Sure."

"She actually used the kids for the abductions? Were they her own or the ones kidnapped?" Sarah asks.

"We don't believe she's a mother. Most predisposed female offenders are not, but they are the most violent."

"You said that she's working with someone?"

"Yes. Roger, her husband. She chooses the victim while they do the riskiest part. They grab the child and manage the getaway."

"We don't know for sure if it's Roger and Anita," Hotch says. "I know what you're saying, Y/N. I believe you one hundred percent, you know this. You also know that we need more proof before we can definitively put this on someone."

"I know," you nod. "I'll keep working on my angle."

"Good. Don't give up."

"This is what Charlie looks like as a teenager," JJ says, putting a computer-generated photo on the screen.

"Um, he's tall and thin. His hair is darker than it was, but that's him. That's Charlie. Why would they take the risk of letting him out in the world?"

"They've had him in their control for eight years. He's either got Stockholm or he's being threatened."

Sarah looks like she is going to break down crying so JJ immediately steps in.

"Why don't we take a break, okay? Come on."

"Okay. Thank you," she sighs and allows JJ to take her away.

"Listen, I had Penelope look into Roger and Anita's address just in case it is them. They sold their house and most of their things once Ashley got arrested. I told her to look at places that are big and spacious, maybe a farm. It might be isolated, especially if Anita is violent."

"I'll narrow down the places they might be on the map," Spencer says.

"I agree with Y/N in that it might be isolated. I mean, there's no way to explain a houseful of kids at the neighborhood block party."

"Managing this many children isn't easy, and there have to be incidents where things didn't go as planned. We should start with domestic calls and disturbances. Concentrate on families who were visited by social services."

"I'll get Garcia," Spencer says and leaves the room.

"It's likely these unsubs were questioned before. Once we narrow down Garcia's list, we should revisit them."

Penelope returns with one hundred and seven places where Roger and Anita could be.

"Okay, I have one hundred and seven families visited by social services in the last ten years."

"That's too many to go door to door. We're gonna have to narrow that down. We need to figure out why they're staying in Northern Virginia."

"Their work could be the key. They could have a child-care facility on the premises as a cover."

"You know, it's most likely a single-income family. Someone has to be home to stay with the kids," Spencer says.

"They've been questioned before, so we can expect a rehearsed response."

"Okay, all of this helps." Penelope narrows down the list. "I have twenty-three families now."

Derek looks uneasy and Rossi picks up on this.

"What is it?"

"We're gonna be knocking on the doors of twenty-three families, and all of them have done something bad to a child. We don't have a warrant. Just our profile. If we get it wrong and leave that house, they'll destroy any evidence they have, including the children."

"That's why you have me," you say. "I'll know immediately if there are children hiding. Even if it's not Roger and Anita, I'll know."

"Just for added precaution, JJ, get an article of Aimee's clothing."

"What for?" Penelope asks.

"It's for the dogs."

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[cowboyfromh3ll]

gimme a little something something with charles pretty please 🥺

one of those things where it’s a leap from friendship to romantic but not fully romantic if that makes sense?

how about the reader went off with charles after the game ended and even though they became pretty close friends in the games timeline, after all the time they spent alone something about the relationship changes. neither of them addresses it or make a big deal out of it all but it just comes naturally to them.

and if the reader could be female but masculine presenting/a tomboy i’d kiss your feet. thanks 😋🤎

To The End

(Charles Smith x Fem!Tomboy!Reader Fluff)

Short and sweet. Sorry if it's too short. But I think it's so cute. Also third post? Woah

Warnings: none

There was something cathartic about the disbandment of the gang; having left it before it all went to shit provided you with an even bigger sense of relief. You allowed yourself a moment of mourning when you initially left the gang with Charles, bidding Arthur solemnly farewell with a long hug. The long trip to and from Canada provided you with a lot of time to think and reflect. You had just experienced the loss of your entire found family; you concluded it was for the better as it marked the beginning of a new chapter in your life. Though continuing to live in the wilderness on your way to Canada was not much of a transition into your new life, you could at least live without the fear of the law tailing you.

There was a prior agreement to you and Charles sticking together while the two of you got back on your feet, finding solace in one another’s presence in each other's lives. After leaving behind the Wapiti tribe, you two were truly the only people the other had. Whether or not this arrangement was a permanent thing though, you did not know. And neither of you wanted to ponder the possibility by looking that far into the future in fear of coming up with something neither of you liked.

The two of you held a small funeral for Arthur and Susan upon your return to Beaver Hollow, having promptly buried their bodies. There was something strangely bittersweet in the way you held each other, crying softly into one another’s shoulders.

Life continued to move past you, and before you knew it, you and Charles had settled down together in Saint Denis. You found it rather strange, yet mildly amusing, how Charles’ preferred method of making money was in joining in on fighting rings, having onlookers with too much disposable income bet on him or the other fighter. You occasionally watched his matches for moral support, blending into the crowd of men seamlessly and without question. You yourself had taken on a job as an apprentice gunsmith, the final kindling linking you to your previous life. A reminder of what you once obsessed over, but with the fancy new sheen of legality over it.

Your shared domestic approach to life certainly took a toll on you. Despite once being a fighter who was not shy about taking on men three times your size, your urges for violence had significantly quelled, and you often found that the occasional visit to one of Charles' matches would sate your desires long enough for you to not fight the next man who crossed you.

There was something oddly sweet about the way you and Charles would take turns bringing home groceries, or how you’d plan the week's division of chores. The domiciliary way the two of you would gather around the living area at the end of the day, prodding the fireplace while you both discussed the events of your days respectively. The two of you would often joke about how comical it was that your neighbors thought two men were living together, the punchline being the bewildered look on their faces when they heard the pitch of your voice.

The shift in dynamic in your relationship was certainly noticeable, though neither of you found it necessary to address it. And though the two of you had been close long before the gang disbanded, your current relationship was a stark contrast to what it was before. But in many ways, it was also similar. At camp, you’d spend time together in the wilderness, teaching and learning new things from each other. Occasionally you’d bring him herbs in exchange for him updating your weapons. He’d taught you to hunt, to identify certain herbs. Sometimes you’d even spar for fun. But now instead of bringing him herbs you brought him groceries, and he’d make you a hearty meal. You had learned together how to identify the best fruits and vegetables together at the market. And you’d even experiment together in the kitchen, testing new recipes and whatnot.

It only seemed natural that your life had transitioned into this, many aspects of your previous lives not changing but rather being replaced with more domestic qualities.

Upon seeing John again, you chuckled bashfully when he compared you and Charles to a married couple, stating that your dynamic reminded him of he and Abigail. He seemed to have also gone down the home-life route, deciding to finally settle down.

Then of course, there also came the time to mend Charles’ shoulder after he had been shot as a result of you, John, Sadie, and him trekking into the mountains after Micah. While you were also injured, it was nowhere near as bad as Charles, and you coddled the poor man, smothering him with care.

Eventually, saying “I love you” to one another became routine. Neither of you questioned its implications or how it looked to others, all you knew or cared about was that you meant it. Each night you’d walk into the soft light of your shared home, retreating from the cooling hum of the Saint Denis streets, and were sure to hear the words “I love you” minutes within entering,

You would hear I love you tonight, and I love you tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow, and the day after that, and indeed many more tomorrows. You loved each other now and forever.

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To The End - Blur

[ayarnofpearls]

Since Alastor is girlie pop:

I needed to draw them bonding and kicking legs together. They are bonding over favorite body disposal methods during a sleep over.

(UH so I'll info dump about these under the cut lmao bc I love talking about death too much. Plus relationship dynamics!)

I need to work on Scurris feet more, because as a squirrel she can totally do shit like this:

And a lot of that has to do with the feet, which is part of why I draw her bare foot a lot. Part of her thing is that she's only really a physical fighter- she does lightly use her magic but girlie has to get good. Meanwhile she's gonna crawl up walls for pouncing advantage.

And yes Alastor still has his monocle on, (Scurri took her glasses off) He...might sleep with it on. I can't decide what'd be funnier. 🤔 this actually might be before this doodle now that I think about it.

@sunstar-of-the-north

I like to think given the time period Alastor knew where the hog farms were for body disposal. There's a bunch of old tales about pigs that they will eat anything in their pen and if a pig tastes human blood you gotta put it down because it'll get aggressive and try to go after people idk about the second one but pigs will absolutely eat humans! A lil prep before hand and well nomnom.

The gator bait is more of a joke because I don't think they are that effective at complete consumption but if he plotted it right he maybe could fool authorities that it was a gator death. Forensics wasn't as good back then.

Dinner is dinner, though it's not said if he was a cannibal in life or if he started in death.

My favorite body disposal method is tossing that body in a hole and planting a tree over it actually but what I mean by fertilizer here is the nitrogen gas frozen body then pulverized version. However composting does yield lovely fertilizer as well.

Aquamation is using water for cremation type effect leaving only bones behind for later powedering in a cremulator.

Funeral pyre is like you think, only instead of the 'viking funeral' which will burn out before cremation it's more of an open air bonfire with the body in the middle. Loved ones or hired people will continually feed the fire until completion. These can be lovely ceremonies as loved ones can bring flowers or other burnable memorabilia to add to the fire.

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This actually all futher plays into the opposite but complementary nature of Scurri vs Alastor. Alastor of course thinks of the dead in terms of meat vs Scurri thinking of them in terms of meaningful disposition. Design wise I like that they are two sides of the same coin.

Scurri has to be a physical brawler vs Alastors magic allowing him distance in fights, he can dip dive dodge but could you imagine him kicking someone in the face? Highly unlikely. Scurri has to dress for fighting whenever possible and Alastor is afforded his sense of style that would otherwise make fist fighting difficult. Scurri being my self insert would actually like to wear delicate clothing but isn't afforded that luxury yet. Same with her short hair. Her tail is huge weak point I joke with my friends it's a 4 feet long handle attached to her spine so she keeps her hair short, dont need ANOTHER thing for opponents to grab onto. Vs Alastor who if he has a tail it would be comparatively shorter. Fucking try grabbing his tail. You can't because you're dead for trying.

Alastor is a prey animal that has completely overcome his form, Scurri is doing her best okay.

So why do they hang out and eventually become queer platonic partners? They make each other laugh. Yeah Jessica Rabbit said it best. Ace icon she is.

"What do you see in that guy?"

"He makes me laugh."

Anyway this wandered a little from the point BUT I do plan on actually writing a profile. Usually my inserts are just me in hats but I reworked Scurri and then you know, she did kill a guy to go to Hell which (knock on wood) I have most definitely not done. So she's both me and not me. Love that for her.

I have a whole lore background and she doesn't even go to the Hotel until her 3rd year of being in Hell due to finding a found family (tm) and such.

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Navigating the Legal Landscape: Florida’s Medical Waste Regulations

Medical waste disposal in Florida is a complex procedure, complicated by the many legalistic safeguards established for public health and the environment. From running your small clinic, dental office, or veterinary practice to a full-blown hospital, understanding the legal landscape in Florida is critical. This article will strive to provide the fundamentals of Florida medical waste law and regulation, giving treatment definitions, generator responsibilities, transport, and treatment requirements, as well as enforcement.

1. Defining Biomedical Waste in Florida

Defined as any solid or liquid material that may present a threat of infection to human beings, biomedical waste in its broadest interpretation includes tissue other than liquid tissue, body parts, blood and body fluids, discarded sharps, laboratory and veterinary waste, etc.

When it comes to Florida medical waste disposal, we must understand that unlike in the types of wastes discussed, not every medical-related waste is regulated. Disposable linens, normal body fluids without visible contamination, or remains in the care of duly licensed funeral directors are generally the exceptions.

2. Who Must Comply?

It is anyone who generates biomedical waste in an institution. This includes:

Hospitals, clinics, urgent care centers

Dental offices, dialysis units

Veterinary clinics, labs, funeral homes with embalming

Any generator producing at least 25 lbs of biomedical waste in a 30–day period must register with the Florida Department of Health, pay permitting fees, and abide by approved disposal procedures.

Generators producing less than 25 lbs per month are exempt from fees and registration but must still adhere to rules for safe handling.

3. Segregation, Packaging & Storage

One mainstay in medical waste disposal in Florida is the very principle of correct segregation at the site where it is generated:

Sharp items must be contained in puncture-proof containers clearly labelled with a biohazard sign.

Non-sharp infectious waste comprising materials soaked with blood and contaminated materials go into red bags marked per FAC 64E 16 standards.

Adulteration of biomedical waste with regular solid waste or chemicals shall amount to breaking the law.

When packed, the storage may not exceed 30 days from the first day that anything was put inside its container. The storage place may either be indoors or outdoors, but must be secure and not allow leakage; must be appropriately labelled with the biological hazard symbol; and cleaned on a regular basis.

4. Transport & Treatment Requirements

The Florida medical waste disposal procedures ensure the utmost safe-keeping, transfer, and treatment:

Only registered biomedical waste transporters may carry waste. Said transporters are exempt if the generator conducts updates in their own car with less than 25 lbs.

Transport vehicles shall be placed with an identification number, hazard symbols, and a point of contact operating 24 hours.

Treatment of waste within 30 days of collection shall be one method, if stating steam autoclave, incineration, or other approved methods, that renders the waste non-infectious.

It is:

Steam sterilization with a kill of Log 4 to Log 6 of the target organisms.

Incineration, microwave shredding, or chemical disinfection as approved by the DEP or DOH.

If treated liquid waste can be disposed of through a sanitary sewer while minimizing aerosol formation and upon approval by DEP/DOH.

Records shall be kept, including treatment logs and transport receipts for a period of not less than 3 years and should be accessible for inspection.

5. Documentation, Training & Operating Plans

Disposal facilities for medical wastes must provide a written plan that addresses:

Training of employees (onboarding and yearly).

Methodology for the segregation, storage, transport, treatment.

Procedures for spill cleanup, emergency measures.

Contingency plans and records of such plans are reviewed on an annual basis.

This plan must be in conformity with FAC 64E 16 and be available for inspection.

6. Enforcement & Penalties

The regulatory systems of Florida comprise:

State statutes (e.g., §381.0098 F.S.) to grant DOH the authority to issue permits, track wastes, and enforce compliance, along with $2,500 per day fines, in case the act is violated; and

Administrative rules (FAC 64E 16) which are enforced through inspections conducted annually or every 3 years for exempt generators.

The violations may include incorrect packaging, labelling, storage, or treatment, as well as improper recordkeeping, all of which are punishable by fines and suspension or revocation of permits.

Final Words

Some regard Florida medical waste disposal as a mere procedural hurdle. Nonetheless, it is crucial for public health, worker safety, and the environment. Florida disposal laws are strict-and they must be rigorously adhered to. Facilities that have well-written operational plans, provide ongoing training to staff, and maintain records are in a better position to work confidently within the law. Consequently, it is extremely important to stay ahead of updates such as changes in packaging standards or alternative treatment approvals.

If you want to know more about Medical Waste and its Services, kindly read our next blog in this series “From Pickup to Processing: How Medical Waste is Managed in Florida?”. Stay Tuned!

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Major Dragon Age: The Veilguard spoilers ahead! Do not keep reading if you haven’t finished the game!

This is about funeral arrangements for major characters

So it occurred to me after I completed the game that we have no idea what happens to your companions’ corpses. The last you see Varric he’s being dragged back to the Arlathan eluvian by Neve. And the last we see Harding/Davrin is in the moment of their demises. So… what the fuck happened to their corpses?

I’d be willing to bet that Davrin/Harding weren’t even gone back for. Firstly, they died to Gilan’ain herself, who’s known to be blighted. The blight would likely corrode their bodies (Davrin included, because blight resistance and blight immunity aren’t the same thing) so much so that salvaging a corpse for a funeral service would be neigh impossible. Now, I don’t know how experienced Emmrich is when it comes to preparing blighted corpses for burial, but it seems unlikely that he’s had to do it ever. Not exactly a great start when your resident death man doesn’t know what he’s doing with a corpse.

Now Varric is different. Not only was he killed via stab wound, he was also immediately taken away from the site of injury. It’s implied that he died at the ritual site, so let’s go with that. When Neve dragged him to the eluvian, he was already dead. What, then, would Harding and Neve do with his body?

At the time, they only had access to the Lighthouse and Arlathan Forest. Harding might know some dwarvish funeral rituals, but she likely wouldn’t have the necessary materials and/or experience to perform said rituals. Neve is human, so we can assume that her known methods of corpse disposal are burial and cremation. According to the forensics class I took in highschool, a basic ass bonfire wouldn’t be hot enough to turn flesh to ash. On top of that, she’s an ice-based mage. She probably wouldn’t know how to make magical fire hot enough to accomplish the task either.

So that leaves just one option. They buried him somewhere in Arlathan forest.

But wait! Here’s yet another factor to consider!

The first thing the party does after recovering somewhat is finding Bellara. Bellara is a Dalish elf, who does perform cremations along with the other elvish Veil Jumpers. Could it be that once they found Bellara, they asked her and the Veil Jumpers to cremate him? Could his ashes reside within the Lighthouse? Could Rook, the entire journey, be walking past him within their own home and be none the wiser that he had even died in the first place?

I don’t know. Just thinking about it makes me feel so :0 and so :( at the same time.

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All the stuff Stash says (including the tags) is true! And yes, the World Guide specifically says that it's rural elves that practice cannibalism, so it's unlikely that it's a major part of the lives of any of the elves we meet in Dungeon Meshi... But it *does* say still, which implies that cannibalism is something elves used to practice, but they don't anymore, and this doesn't seem crazy to me, based on the various cultures that Kui appears to be pulling from for the elves.

(I would have to double-check the original Japanese to make sure the 'still' is in it, though I think it is.)

This also does imply that the Queen has participated in cannibalism at some point, but like Stash said, she's a queen, she may have had to participate in some ancient ritual that only she can do, or she may have had to do something for political reasons while interacting with other elven tribes at some point in her life... We do know that she is a "hardcore traditionalist" though, whatever that means.

Anyway, there's a few different ways cannibalism exists in the real world:

Propaganda/slander

Socially acceptable

Socially unacceptable

Emergency situations

The most common type of cannibalism is the sort that didn't really happen, or that is a misunderstanding based on cultural differences. It's very common for cultures to accuse their enemies of being cannibals as a way to slander them and make them sound scary and evil, and justify going to war against them. A LOT of mentions of cannibalism throughout history are usually just this. Socially accepted cannibalism is usually either a religious or cultural behavior, frequently involved in funeral/body disposal practices, OR it involves consuming the bodies of enemies as a part of warfare. There are also some gray areas where specific subcultures in a larger group practice ritual cannibalism, and the greater society tolerates this even if they don't participate. This type of cannibalism is generally not about nourishment. Socially unacceptable cannibalism is something that a lone individual or an isolated group does, and is strongly condemned and punished by the rest of their society if they're caught, because there is no context in which their behavior is considered acceptable. And obviously emergency situations are when someone is starving to death, and their only method of survival is to eat other humans. It's not done by choice but by necessity, and often comes with a great deal of psychological anguish, because the person doing the cannibalism doesn't want to do it. We know the elf situation probably isn't propaganda, since the World Guide seems to have a neutral tone, and the way the cannibalism statement is phrased isn't particularly inflammatory. It can't be talking about emergency cannibalism or socially unacceptable cannibalism, since then it wouldn't be described as something elves practice, which implies it is part of their culture. So that means it's either some kind of funeral rite or religious ritual, and/or it's something elves used to do as part of going to war. One does not exclude the other...

Though obviously we don't have much to work with, and it's speculation, the fact that the Queen is a "hardcore traditionalist" (does that mean she obeys archaic elven practices like cannibalism?) and she says "I ate something similar" to Faligon (Laios' sister), and we know that Flamela's twin sister died in the Queen's care, and that the Queen, Flamela, and her sister all have a physical appearance that is considered rare, special, and extremely important in elven culture... Perhaps there is a special way that their bodies must be disposed of? Is that part of why Flamela is so angry about what happened?

Impossible to know, but I think those data points are extremely suggestive once you look at them all together... Though obviously there's a lot of other ways you could interpret them too.

am i mistaken or when the elf queen said she had eaten "something similar" to faligon before, she was talking about eating human flesh instead of dragon meat. like i distinctly remember cannibal elves being mentioned in the adventurer's bible

Yes, and there is indeed a mention of cannibal elves but I personally think people focus too much on that, there's cannibal humans irl too and you don't assume people from most countries are cannibals. The AB specifically says there's "primitive villages" of elves and "in some regions" cannibalism is still practiced, it's probably not something that happens in the central continent where most elves we meet are from including the elf queen (I mean it might happen, but it's probably not something considered normal)

That being said ex brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro said one time in an interview that he would eat an indigenous person, so whats even my point, it happens irl too 🤷

She probably did mean she has eaten human flesh but don't be tricked by the existence of other cannibal elves to justify her, look at Pattadol she's horrified

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How to Choose the Right Funeral Home in Delhi NCR

When a loved one passes away, the grief and emotional toll can make the process of organizing a funeral overwhelming. In such difficult times, choosing the right funeral home is crucial for ensuring that everything goes smoothly and respectfully. If you're looking for funeral home services in Delhi NCR, this guide will help you make an informed decision when selecting the right funeral home.

Choosing a funeral home involves several factors, from the services offered to the level of comfort and support you receive during a challenging time. Here’s a comprehensive look at what to consider:

1. Understand the Types of Services Offered by Funeral Homes

Different funeral homes offer various services to cater to the diverse needs of families. When considering a funeral home in Delhi NCR, it’s important to ensure they provide a wide range of services. This not only helps you in terms of convenience but also gives you flexibility during a difficult time.

Some essential services to look for include:

Cremation services: Ensure the funeral home provides cremation options if that is your choice. Cremation has become a preferred method of disposal in modern society due to environmental considerations and the simplicity it offers.

Burial services: If the family prefers traditional burial, look for a funeral home that has established connections with local cemeteries for a seamless experience.

Dead Body Ambulance Services: A dead body ambulance services is critical to transport the deceased from the hospital or home to the funeral home or cremation ground. Make sure the funeral home has this facility readily available.

2. Reputation and Reviews

When selecting a funeral home, reputation matters greatly. The services provided during such a sensitive time should be professional, compassionate, and prompt. Check online reviews and ratings to understand the level of satisfaction previous clients have had. You can also ask for personal recommendations from friends or relatives who may have had experiences with funeral homes in the area.

A reputable funeral home will have testimonials from satisfied customers and a long-standing presence in the community. They should also be known for offering personalized services that align with your family’s needs, whether it’s arranging special rituals or honoring cultural practices.

3. Location and Accessibility

Proximity plays a significant role when choosing a funeral home. Ideally, the funeral home should be located in a central area, easily accessible from your residence or hospital. Delhi NCR is vast, and traffic can sometimes be an issue. Select a location that minimizes the time spent in transit, especially if the situation is urgent. If you're looking for dead body ambulance services, this proximity becomes even more important, as it helps ensure a smooth, timely process.

4. Facility and Infrastructure

A good funeral home should have clean, well-maintained facilities that offer the necessary amenities for the family and friends of the deceased. The space should be respectful, quiet, and equipped with the right resources to facilitate the proceedings.

Consider the following:

Chapel or prayer hall: For families who wish to hold memorial services or ceremonies.

Waiting area: Ensure the funeral home provides a comfortable waiting area for family members.

Storage for the deceased: The funeral home should have proper refrigeration or storage to preserve the body until the funeral or cremation.

5. Cost and Transparency

While the cost should not be the primary factor, it is still an essential consideration. Funeral services can be expensive, but it's important to find a funeral home that offers transparent pricing. Many funeral homes provide different packages that may include transportation, embalming, or cremation. Be sure to ask for an itemized list of services and understand what is included in each package.

Avoid funeral homes that don’t provide clear pricing upfront. Hidden fees can add unnecessary stress during an already difficult time. Choose a service provider that communicates openly about costs.

6. Cultural and Religious Sensitivity

Delhi NCR is home to a diverse population, and funeral rituals can vary significantly across cultures and religions. It’s important to choose a funeral home that is sensitive to these differences. Whether you are looking for Hindu, Sikh, Christian, or Muslim funeral services, the funeral home should be familiar with the customs and practices involved.

Many funeral homes in Delhi NCR are accustomed to handling specific rituals, whether it's the last rites, prayer services, or other religious ceremonies. Ask the funeral home about their experience with the religious and cultural practices of your family.

7. Compassionate and Professional Staff

One of the most important factors to consider when choosing a funeral home is the level of service and compassion offered by the staff. You want to work with people who are empathetic, respectful, and able to guide you through each step with care. The funeral home staff should help you navigate the paperwork, understand the options available to you, and make arrangements according to your needs.

Look for a funeral home where staff is available around the clock. In urgent situations, the funeral home should be able to arrange for transportation and services promptly.

8. Availability of Additional Services

Some funeral homes offer additional services that can help make the process easier. These can include:

Pre-planning services: If you are looking ahead to future needs, pre-planning your funeral or cremation services can relieve your family of the burden of making decisions during a crisis.

Grief support: After the funeral, emotional support can be just as crucial. Some funeral homes offer grief counseling or refer you to professionals who can provide help.

Post-funeral services: Some funeral homes also assist with arranging memorials, thank-you cards, or organizing charitable donations in the deceased’s memory.

9. Legal Assistance

The death of a loved one often involves legal formalities, including obtaining a death certificate, notifying authorities, and possibly managing the estate. Some funeral homes in Delhi NCR offer assistance with legal paperwork to help ease the process. While this is not a requirement, it can be a valuable service to consider if you are unfamiliar with the procedures.

10. 24/7 Availability

Lastly, ensure that the funeral home you choose is available 24/7. Funerals often need to be organized quickly, especially when urgent transportation is required. Dead body ambulance services and other immediate needs must be addressed without delay. A funeral home with 24/7 services ensures you won’t have to wait during an already stressful time.

Conclusion

Choosing the right funeral home in Delhi NCR can make a significant difference in the way you and your family navigate the funeral process. Whether you need cremation services, a dead body ambulance service, or a simple, respectful memorial service, the right provider will offer you the guidance and support you need during this difficult time.

By considering factors like reputation, services, cost, and cultural sensitivity, you can make an informed decision that ensures the final arrangements for your loved one are handled with dignity, respect, and professionalism. Take your time to research and choose a funeral home that aligns with your values and needs, and offers the peace of mind that you and your family deserve during a challenging time.

Contact Details 

Contact Person: Mrs. Vinita Massey (Managing Partner)

Address : 13, Raj Niwas Marg, Ludlow Castle, Civil Lines, Delhi, 110054

Address : Indian Christian Cemetery, Bazar Sangatrashan, Nehru Bazar, Paharganj, New Delhi, Delhi 110055

Mobile : +91-9999444529, +91-8010606219, +91-9599210034, +91-9599200249,

Mobile : funeralservicesmorgan@gmail.com

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Necessary Services After Dead Body Removal in Los Angeles and Burbank, CA

It is indeed shocking to learn of a death occurring in the neighborhood or home. The thought of dead body removal in Los Angeles and Burbank, CA, takes precedence instead of keeping it at home. Well, this is an onus that ordinary citizens cannot undertake. Proper removal without violation of the law needs to be ensured as well. A person who dies of natural causes at the hospital may have the body handed over to the family, who then make arrangements with the funeral home. ​ Sadly, not all individuals die peacefully in their sleep. Instead, some meet violent death caused by crimes that are too horrendous to bear thinking. It is necessary to inform the law enforcement authorities after being aware of a crime or unnatural death. This includes the involvement of the coroner’s office and the legal authorities, with investigative procedures following swiftly. The body may be removed by the authorities and kept in suitable storage thereafter until the authorities are done with their responsibilities. Quick burial or cremation usually follows after informing the kin. The reasons for such prolonged disbursal  and investigation methods after the death come to light include the following circumstances:-

· Untended death · Dead body discovered outside the home and in unusual circumstances · There is reason to suspect foul play · There is no funeral home informed about the death and the need to make arrangements for removal of the body

Simply removing the body is not the end of the responsibilities of the family. Instead, they must contact a professional company for proper cleanup to eliminate the biohazards from the scene immediately.

Trying to vacuum and mop up the fluid and remnants after the dead body is removed spells trouble. Using ordinary equipment and cleaning agents to do so would be foolhardy. Moreover, such specialized cleaning needs to be done by trained and certified personnel as well.

Most cleanup companies are well-reputed for quality and are likely to be endorsed and/or recommended by law enforcement authorities, too. The professionals undertake the following measures to eliminate all biohazards from the scene of crime/death:

· Assessment- The team of professionals will scrutinize the scene and note the type of cleaning needed before proceeding with the needful.

· Secure & Set Up- The particular area would be identified and controlled by removing all bystanders and family members from the scene. The pros will be suitably clothed in PPE and use specialized equipment along with strong yet eco-friendly cleaning products to wash and dry the scene of death.

· Removal- There may be bloodstains, bodily fluid, and tissue parts to be removed before the cleanup proceeds. Such material will be picked up with proper tools and stored in OSHA-recommended containers to be transported to a designated area for treatment and/or disposal.

· Cleanup This process not only ensures a thorough cleanup of the contaminated scene but is followed by sanitization and deodorization as well

Such cleanups may be followed up with odor removal in Los Angeles and Burbank, CA.

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Typing out 'i have autism and this is a hyperfixation' is a pain, and death related things were consuming my entire soul, liver, and maybe a kidney too/j at the time so. Common autism W. Glad to be of service. Also if you perchance want to learn more about this and other death related stuff, or anyone else reading this: This (https://www.youtube.com/@AskAMortician) and this (https://www.youtube.com/@TabooEducation) youtube channel makes content about all sorts of death related things! GO WATCH THEM. (The second one is pretty small atm, but they deserve all the views and subs and all the other youtube stuff because the content itself is top tier.) (Such as famous true stories about corpses, interesting death-related rituals from lesser known cultures, historical death rituals, the american funeral industry, other countries' funeral industries, what happens to a corpse when it gets cremated, alternative methods of body disposal, the stages of decomposition, how to deal with grief, how to explain death to young children, cannibalism, and so on.)

I got the idea in my head to look up some obviously not postmortem photography to do a field guide of sorts, and the misinformation out there is making me bash my head against the wall

This is literally Lewis Carroll???

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Understanding the Sacred Tradition of Cremation in Hinduism

In Hinduism, the practice of cremation holds profound significance, deeply intertwined with spiritual beliefs and cultural customs. Exploring the reasons behind this ancient tradition sheds light on the rich tapestry of Hindu philosophy and rituals.

Liberation of the Soul: Central to Hindu beliefs is the notion of the soul’s journey through samsara, the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Cremation is viewed as a vital step in releasing the soul from its earthly bondage and facilitating its onward journey.

Purification Through Fire: Fire, an elemental force revered in Hinduism, symbolizes purity and transformation. Cremation is seen as a sacred ritual wherein the body, a temporary vessel, is returned to the elements, purifying the soul for its next phase of existence.

Facilitating Spiritual Transition: By reducing the body to ashes, cremation symbolizes the ephemeral nature of life and underscores the impermanence of the physical form. It serves as a poignant reminder of the transient nature of existence and the eternal nature of the soul.

Honoring Ancestral Traditions: Cremation Service has been a time-honored tradition in Hinduism for millennia, passed down through generations as a sacred rite of passage. It serves as a means of honoring and respecting the customs of ancestors while reaffirming cultural identity.

Environmental Considerations: In addition to its spiritual significance, cremation aligns with practical considerations, such as environmental sustainability. By cremating the deceased, Hindus minimize the ecological impact associated with burial practices.

In Hinduism, the ritual of cremation holds deep-rooted significance, drawing from ancient mythology and cultural traditions. Let’s delve into the spiritual and practical aspects of cremation, guided by insights from Hindu mythology, and address some common questions related to this sacred practice.

Mythological Insights:

Agni, the God of Fire: Hindu mythology reveres Agni as the divine messenger between humans and gods, as well as the presiding deity of fire. Cremation ceremonies invoke Agni’s presence to purify the departed soul and facilitate its journey to the afterlife.

The Story of King Daksha: According to Hindu texts, King Daksha incurred the wrath of Lord Shiva, leading to a tragic series of events culminating in the self-immolation of Daksha’s daughter, Sati. This mythological tale underscores the sanctity of fire and the transformative power of cremation.

Lord Rama’s Funeral Rites: In the epic Ramayana, Lord Rama performs funeral rites for his departed father, King Dasharatha, including the cremation ceremony. This narrative illustrates the importance of honoring deceased loved ones through proper funeral rituals, including cremation.

FAQs:

Q: Is cremation the only accepted method of disposing of the deceased in Hinduism?

A: While cremation is the predominant practice in Hinduism, there are exceptions based on regional customs and individual preferences. Some sects, such as certain followers of Jainism, practice burial or other forms of disposal.

Q: Are there specific rituals associated with Hindu cremation ceremonies?

A: Yes, Hindu cremation ceremonies vary in detail but often involve rituals such as bathing the body, adorning it with flowers, and reciting prayers to guide the soul’s journey. The lighting of the funeral pyre and the subsequent collection of ashes are central elements of the ritual.

Q: What is the significance of scattering the ashes after cremation?

A: Scattering the ashes in a sacred river or body of water is believed to facilitate the soul’s transition to the afterlife. It symbolizes the merging of the individual soul with the cosmic elements, completing the cycle of life and death.

Q: How does cremation align with environmental sustainability?

A: Cremation is often viewed as a more environmentally sustainable option compared to burial, as it minimizes land use and reduces the risk of soil contamination. However, concerns about air pollution from crematoria emissions highlight the need for eco-friendly cremation practices.

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Personalised Cremations Services in Logan

While each family is unique, there are a few things that can be done to personalize the cremation service. We want to highlight these personalization options for you so that your ceremony is a true reflection of your loved one.

One such option is a full head urn that looks somewhat like an action figure. These urns are available for both individual and communal cremations. To know more about Personalised Cremations Services in Logan, visit the Farewell Funerals website or call 0404660974.

When individuals choose cremation they are often concerned about the cost. Fortunately, cremation services in Logan are much cheaper than arranging a burial because you do not have to pay for a grave plot, a funeral service and a headstone.

You can keep the ashes in an urn or scatter them in a place that was significant to the deceased. Many people scatter their ashes in their favourite garden or even on the beach. Others prefer to bury their ashes at a cemetery or columbarium.

It is also possible to hold a full funeral service, regardless of whether you choose burial or cremation. This helps to begin the healing process and can be very beneficial for surviving family members. The ceremony or service can be as simple or elaborate as you wish and it can reflect your loved one’s relationships, hobbies and special memories. It can also include a personal tribute. These can be beautiful, moving and uplifting.

There are a number of options to keep or scatter your loved one’s cremated remains. These include traditional burials with caskets and gravestones, scattering, or keeping them in an urn. You can find a wide range of urns in wood, metal or other materials online to choose from. Some urns can be engraved, which is helpful for identification purposes in case the urn gets lost or misplaced.

You can also purchase urn keepsakes that hold a portion of your loved one’s ashes or a lock of hair. You can even have a photo or a message engraved on these. They are usually crafted from quality materials such as sterling silver, 14K gold or genuine Murano glass. You can also get a locket urn necklace that opens up to hold a photo and engraving or a heart-shaped urn pendant with a photo and a personalized message engraved on it. These are perfect for close family members and friends.

When cremation is chosen, the ashes of your loved one are usually returned to you. You can choose to keep them in an urn, scatter them, bury them, or retain them in a memorial site.

Cremation has become more popular than traditional burial due to the fact that it is more environmentally friendly and costs less. Burial releases contaminants into the environment such as formaldehyde and mercury from dental fillings. By contrast, cremation eliminates these contaminants as well as reducing energy usage and waste disposal.

Some religions still discourage cremation because they feel it is a desecration of the body and interferes with the resurrection of the dead taught in Scripture. However, more and more churches are now embracing this alternative method. Some even offer funeral services that are identical to those conducted for a burial. These services can be held in a chapel at the crematorium or at another location. They are often led by a funeral celebrant rather than clergy.

A memorial service can take place either immediately after the cremation or some time later and is often preferred by families who wish to keep a close bond with their loved one. This allows family members to come together and speak of their memories with one another, which is therapeutic in itself.

The ashes can also be scattered in a memorial garden, cemetery, over water or in any other meaningful site that you feel connected to your loved one. Some people choose to scatter some of the cremated remains and retain the rest in an urn for interment. This can be particularly helpful if you have family members that live far away from one another. To know more about Personalised Cremations Services in Logan, visit the Farewell Funerals website or call 0404660974.

Traditional funeral services are available with cremation if you so wish and this includes a final viewing, visitation or wake and a funeral service before the cremation. This is an excellent choice for families who would like to follow their religious traditions while benefiting from the cost savings of a cremation.

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Honestly, watching Hannibal has me thinking about Jodie's character solely because of the business she conducts.

She utilized the Deep Web to find the records of these men, and in turn provided this lucrative side of the internet with gruesome crime scene photos on forums dedicated to revenge killing. She has also, if the chance provided, brought the bodies home with her to harvest and sell. Jodie would spend her off time in the city, frequenting its more popular districts and attracting the attention of less than savory men, much like Brayden. She followed headlines of domestic abuse and sexual assault, conducting her own investigations through the presence of crime blogs hosted across the Surface and Deep Webs, and inserted herself into them as subtly as she could. Small coffee shop conversations with mutual acquaintances, running into the man and acting oblivious to his story, and much more. Then, she hunted them. Stalked them and made them examples of what "true" justice looked like. She would take photographs of her deeds, posting them anonymously or selling them off to interested parties. Likewise, if the opportunity provided, she would simply take the body for herself, putting her expertise to use as she broke them down piece by piece to either dispose of, or to (once more) sell to parties who were willing to pay her price. As such, she's garnered an interesting list of clientele, and takes pride in knowing such.

She isn't one to indulge in... "fine dining", but she frequently sells to people who do. The whole mortuary malpractice in the basement of my cabin homestead thing has attracted her some interesting customers, if not for the quality of her selections, then the preparation of it.

She's very thorough in her practice, and quite surgical for someone who never properly made it in the field. No longer accurate due to biography update, she is a funeral directory and completed a mortuary science program, as well as an internship as an assistant.

And I just think that's neat of her. But the main reason for this post is because I think she would have some rather fascinating conversations with other killers. Discussing her methods, how she tends to see the cadavers she bags as nothing more than livestock (or prey). How killing is an act of justice (arguably, an act of divinity)... and so on.

She's nothing if not honest about her perspective, much to everyone's (dis)pleasure ♡

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this is a rough draft of the thoughts but re-animator depicts death as primarily a biological/medical phenomenon, as opposed to a religious/spiritual, cultral, or even legal one. there is no talk of mourning or grief. meg could be seen as the exception but I would argue that she's not, not in any meaningful way. the rest under the cut because even though this is heavily abridged, it still got away from me (wordcount: 1.1k ish)

the straight-forward reason is it's because re-animator is a horror movie that relies mostly on gore and violence over psychological horror -- the reanimates are mostly anonymous and violent, pure monster and not person-turned-monster. even if we know more about them, like in the case of the cop's wife in bride, the backstory/cause of death is not used to evoke pity or tragedy. meg's reanimation was cut, leaving only the implications -- she gets to remain fully human in our memory and in the narrative. (the other exceptions are dr hill and dean halsey, but dr hill doesn't necessitate mourning -- making him sympathetic would be pretty impossible and not useful to the narrative -- and meg doesn't get time to mourn her father). a lack of emphasis on the other aspects of death makes sense due to time+narrative constraints; the franchise is about doctor-scientists, taking place in a lab/hospital, experimenting primarily on bodies which are forgotten/unclaimed or seen as disposable to avoid detection. a heavy focus on grief, cultural rituals of mourning, etc. would make them into entirely different movies.

however, the perspective also aligns with herbert's point of view. i'm not going to go through the science of it because i'm ill-equipped to do it, but regardless of the 'actual' way the science works, herbert is not proven wrong, narratively. while the reagent is flawed and likely missing components, and his methods are abhorrent, the basic theory behind his experiments is right. death is brain death, diagnosed by a medical authority, and it is a reversible process. the dead are medical objects to be studied, understood, diagnosed with no agency/question about their wishes in life. they become equalized through the same irreverence with which they're treated by herbert (and dan too, for the most part, but this part isn't about him) -- no matter if they're a mentor, an enemy, an unclaimed body, or a cat. their status is determined by their viability as an experiment, something purely instrumental.

they are not entirely fungible, though. consciousness is in every part of the body, but the body parts do not work in the same way -- in the construction of the bride, herbert chooses the parts most representative of the donor (feet of a dancer, legs that 'walked the streets'). even the more ephemeral/spiritual qualities are knowable/quantifiable within the narrative: the 'soul' is proven by a scientific method of weighing the body before/after death -- an experiment dating back to the early 1900s -- and while it is not entirely interchangeable across people/species, neither is herbert totally off-base on the theory of transferrance. death, ultimately, is quantifiable, knowable, explainable, and thus, amenable to technoscientific/medical intervention and reversal. in herbert's view, there is no need for grief or mourning -- if you work hard enough, the process is entirely reversible.

this is where the narrative diverges from his way of thinking, in my opinion. while we only get glimpses of dan mourning meg, mostly through his projection on gloria, it's not something he shares with herbert, as he clearly disapproves unless he can exploit it. in bride, dan presents himself as Fine on the surface -- he works at an intense pace, he's moved on romantically, doesn't sit and wallow. there's no mention of how he grieved for meg, no talk of funeral, just a focus on pushing forward. he's repressed the feelings, and they only come out at moments when he's directly confronted with meg's death: during the argument with herbert/meg's heart reveal, gloria's death, and the bride's completion. he's clearly not Fine, even if he needs to be to function adequately at his job/in the lab/in his relationships.

to shorten this point exteremly, in the wider context, grief and mourning is often socially rejected for these very reasons, with the additional layer of repressing vulnerability in men. dan's got many stressors at the micro- and macro levels that make him repress. but, as in any gothic-related tale, complete repression is impossible. whatever is rejected will come back, creep in through the cracks to haunt you.

dan projects meg onto gloria, even though we really don't have any reason to think they're similar besides being blonde. if anything, francesca would serve as a better site of projection -- despite francesca being severely underdeveloped, she could be characterized as headstrong, caring, and inquisitive, qualities that she shares with meg. however, meg and gloria share the same status of 'medical subject' due to their death/illness. it highlights the tension between the human instinct to mourn and the simplified narrrative of death that dan avoids. instead of negotiating a way to mourn while continuing to work on the 'permament' solution to death, reconciling the cultural and the scientific, gloria's status's as dan's patient instead allows him to instead recreate the scenario of meg dying, but this time letting him 'fix it' using the medical/scientific means that failed him the first time around. of course, he fails again, but gets a third go around, with the bride. the repetition/return of the repressed/haunting -- whichever term you want to use -- does not evoke the same emotional reaction. it exposes dan's instability, morbid interests, dubious ethics, etc -- it taints his professional ethic at the hospital and gets in the way of his relationship with francesca. even in the 'succesful' attempt -- the creation of the bride, who is alive, 'loves' him, and is perhaps the most stable and nonviolent of the reanimates, at least initially -- the result is unsettling. it's not a real relationship. francesca finds his initial reaction repulsive, and he comes to reject the bride, equally disgusted. the uncanny recreation is unsustainable.

a similar principle is at work with meg's heart. the heart, like the other parts has a personality inscribed by the behaviors/functions it performed in life. whether herbert does actually subscribe to the idea that the heart would store the emotions in accordance with its metaphorical use or if he's hoping that the residual consciousness would be enough is arguable, but the heart nonetheless functions as the essence of meg. however, this literalization taints the memory and the 'real' meg of the previous movie. she's reduced to an object, something to be experimented on, something dead, and her relationship/feelings for dan. she becomes stripped of all the qualities that made dan fall in love with her/want to bring her back. a return to a time before the trauma is impossible -- whether through rejecting/repressing or recreating the scenario. In fact, trying to do so only entrenches it further.

tldr: they are so fucking doomed

anyways. if you made it to the end, thanks for reading. if you have any thoughts, let me know.

herbert's biologization of death and humanity (including objectification of the human body) results in a repression of grief and the cultural around death. this, in turn, spurs on dan's projection of meg onto gloria/the bride in a return of the repressed, but the result is uncanny/unheimlich – like the familiar but permeated with trauma, made weird and exposed (like in the case of meg's literalized heart). in this essay, i will