Dying with Mon
Beyond Coffins and Cremation: Human Composting, Cryonics & Radical Memorials
Published: 28 April 2026 at 20:00 Europe/London
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What happens after we die? In this episode of The StickyBeak, we explore unconventional approaches to death, legacy, and memorials — beyond the traditional coffin or cremation.
I speak with pioneers who are reimagining the end of life in ways that are surprising, thought-provoking, and sometimes beautiful:
- The People’s Pyramid – a long-term art project and collective memorial founded by The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu (The KLF), turning death into living art.
- Return Home – a Washington-based funeral home offering natural organic reduction, also known as human composting, a sustainable alternative to cremation.
- Southern Cryonics – Australia’s first and only cryonics facility, preserving bodies in Holbrook, NSW for future revival.
From human composting to cryonics to collective art memorials, this episode is a curious, reflective, and sometimes surprising look at how humans are redefining death, remembrance, and legacy.
If you’ve ever wondered about alternative funerals, futuristic memorials, or the ethics of preserving life beyond death, this episode offers a thoughtful exploration that will challenge the way you think about the end of life.
A HUGE thank you to these legends for getting involved...
Founder of Green Funeral Company,
One of the two official undertakers for The Pyramid People's Pyramid.
WEBSITE: https://www.thepeoplespyramid.org
Brienna Smith
Funeral Director at Return Home
INSTAGRAM: @returnhomenor
WEBSITE: https://returnhome.com/
Peter Tsolakides
Founder of Southern Cryonics
WEBSITE: https://www.sandbox.southerncryonics.com/
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