Instead of Coffins: The Eco-Capsule That Grows a Tree in Your Memory
Developed by Italian designers, Capsula Mundi wants to change funeral customs in a thoughtful way. They propose an egg-shaped, organic shell made from biodegradable materials. The deceased is placed inside this capsule, then buried in the earth. A sapling or seed is planted just above it. As the remains decompose, nutrients feed that tree, so the individual’s memory literally blossoms into new life.