Displacement in cemeteries: Why the soil influences the process

Displacement in cemeteries: Why the soil influences the process

A fascinating but often overlooked topic is the process of decay that begins after the death of a person. While many of us do not deal with the Details, it is important to understand what happens in the first days after death. The body goes through different phases, starting with drying out and the so -called autolysis, in which body cells disintegrate without oxygen. This leads to the formation of a smell of the corpse and happens within a few days.

But not all cemeteries are the same when it comes to the speed of decay! Jürgen Wiesner, funeral master in Lohr, explains that sandy soils, like in the Sendelbach district, drive the decomposition up to four times faster than loamy or clay -containing soils that block oxygen supply. These differences are crucial because they influence how quickly the body returns to earth. While the decay runs smoothly in some areas, other cemeteries struggle with the phenomenon of the "wax body", which arise when the soil is too wet or too tight.

The challenge of decay

The undertaker reports of an alarming trend: Fewer and fewer people are buried in conventional graves, since the fire burial is gaining popularity. As a result, the problems with insufficient decay occur less frequently. Where there are difficulties, such as in Marktheidenfeld, the health department was even switched on to find solutions. Grave chambers and special drainage systems are now common solutions to optimize the decay. Anika Blatz from the Blatz funeral home emphasizes that air circulation in these chambers is decisive to support the process.

The undertaker agree: While the challenges remain, there are more and more innovative approaches to support the decay. The correct soil quality, temperature and the choice of funeral method play a central role. The debate about the optimal form of funeral and the associated procedures remains exciting and relevant.