A NATURAL BURIAL - NELSON, NEW ZEALAND 2015-02-26

This edited video of my brother's natural burial is released publicly with the permission of the family. We hope it gives other's inspiration to choose a similar way to be buried.
Hein was Dutch-born in Indonesia. The family immigrated in 1950 to NZ when he was 13. Some elements of Maori culture are included in the burial since Hein was keen to include this part of the NZ culture.
If interested in more information about natural burials see: www.choicefuner... From here one can contact Kristine Rose.

[@michaelknapp8961]

This is what I want!!! No embalming no casket no concrete vault. This is all natural than men and women did for centuries. This is the way it should be.

[@tuubiasmanes]

🕯🙏

[@HOHO-ex2tu]

I am afraid of embalming. We believe it hurts the corps.

[@Alisonwonderland0420]

Can I ask what the palms laid over the casket symbolize? Just curious. What a beautiful ceremony. All natural. I love it. Rest in peace brother

[@murph8837]

There is no right way there is a reason people embalm, use caskets and burial vaults. Stop being a snob.

[@michaelknapp8961]

Murph88 why am I a snob????? I don’t like your comment at all.

[@johncritch6812]

The way it should be. Instead of leeches taking every last cent a family has for a "funeral".

[@rubberducky2926]

Do you think they take much less?? Gimme a break and take off your rosy colored shades!

[@MrMisanthrope1RBjr]

so johns telling us all all how it should be, john shut up

[@rubberducky2926]

@@MrMisanthrope1RBjr I agree in top the moron forgot, that these "natural burials" are offered by "leeches" as well who ask for the SAME......$$$$$$$, not oranges! He's a moron!

[@cringefest7841]

Green burials can actually be REALLY expensive.

[@rubberducky2926]

@@cringefest7841 yup...that's just business too and is supposed to bring business to the channels "advertising" this!

[@bridgetcat1]

SORRY for your loss - Thank YOU for sharing this film and the lovely service - R I P Hein

[@evetcorrodus7114]

This what I always wanted.This how it is supposed to be

[@CrumblyTriscuits]

What a beautiful send off! Environmentally friendly too! 💝

[@shaynewheeler9249]

Coal fired steamship Titanic

[@shaynewheeler9249]

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[@maryford7114]

Our Aboriginal people do the same for our loved ones in Western Australia

[@jennydavies776]

We do the same thing in West Africa we cut the hair the whole thing

[@Delfi1900]

This is so beautiful and respectful ,,,, in most countries now even dying has become a business!!!!!!!! This is the way it was meant to be! Dust to dust! RIP 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@KVF6363]

Thank u for sharing this very solemn & moving ceremony of your beloved. So natural & relaxed with everyone sharing & taking part. You made this a wonderful experience at a sad time. Thank u.

[@LynnRedwine800]

Natural burial means natural burial. No embalming, no casket, no hearses, no horses and carriages. Just a quick, peaceful, orderly, proper burial with a few songs and petals. Very solemn as it should be. Even though it is 4 years later, my condolences to your family and thank you very much for sharing this video with us.

[@shaynewheeler9249]

New Zealand grave

[@dianeorrvarstone2139]

This is beautiful..natural..the biblical way..i cried like a baby!! Peace to the family!!!

[@clarencejones7916]

You go straight to dirt really fast this way maybe it is the best burial type

[@debee08]

Love and gratitude with deepest sympathy thank you for sharing this beautiful ceremony. RIP Hein.

[@savatoredefilippo7839]

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[@SparkyBites]

I love it, this will be how I go one day. Thanks for sharing the video!

[@xanh01]

Catholic Cathursian monks also bury like this. Returning to mother earth naturally.

[@mimmabucceli8734]

questo non si può chiamare un funerale senza bara e non in un luogo sacro sono senza parole seppellito dai parenti neanche una tomba decente non ce rispetto neanche per un funerale dignitoso

[@mimmabucceli8734]

per un funerLe decente

[@servingjesus5972]

This was a moving service! I am being cremated, no service, just hug my family and friends. I loved the easiness and natural feeling of Hein's burial

[@wcstevens7]

serving Jesus ...I am going to be cremated.....No mourners. No religious bullshit. My ashes to be thrown out with the crematorium' s trash.

[@melemetcalf1681]

You should look into aquamation. It's not legal in most states in the USA now and I'm not sure about other countries around the world, but it's an eco friendly way of processing remains with very little damage to the environment. Ask a mortician channel is where I learned about it. Also talks about the pollutants that the cremation process produces.

[@jasminedixon1894]

The most amazing heartfelt celebrations of life I have ever witnessed! There was something very organic and light about it. It makes me wonder about the life he lived. I love it.

[@BenNPK]

Thank you for your sharing Jasmine. I can say he lived his life with a strong dedication to caring for our planet, all people and all things and I'm grateful he was my father. Arohanui, much love from Aotearoa.

[@horrorfilmaddict2654]

I learned about natural burials only recently. This is how I want to be buried after I die. This was beautiful to watch. Thank you so much for sharing, Willie!

[@TeitiCraig]

That's was beautiful. The old ways before they made money out of dying. Beautiful simple and inspiringxx

[@h.m.2347]

Sorry for your loss. We have been burying naturally for centuries as muslims. It gives dignity to the dead. My prayers with the family.

[@gypsytreasures3856]

How do t You bury the women who are stoned to death?

[@advancedadam.7699]

@@gypsytreasures3856 hahhha very funny......but very good question.

[@maryford7114]

We Aboriginal people in Western Australia do the same for our family members who have passed away its respect for our loved ones

[@susirocha88]

I want the same.

[@m.asifkhan699]

This burial is very close the way we do it our religion of Islam except one thing that instead we don't leave the top part of the grave open, we cover it with concrete slab and than we put the dirt on top of grave. I was noticing that people are throwing big stone inside the dead person which is painful.

[@robynwright520]

WHAT A SWEET SPECIAL SEND OFF. VERY PERSONAL. VERY TENDER.

[@claudiacrude8175]

Hf

[@rosyamaro9358]

Rudidldlododlsisiwkisoslsiuwlidpñwñsskidolidilsodioddlkodido🤩🙍🏃😰😢😰😢🏃😰🏃🤯😢😢😰😰😢🤯😰😰😢😰😢😍😙🤣🤩😙🤩🤣 Dios dldidildiidkdiidiodododooodldidipoddpooodkkdidldkiiediiodidiodoo

[@robynwright520]

@@rosyamaro9358 Did you forget your glasses?🙂

[@cherienaera5947]

I came here because this is what I want some day. this service was beautiful

[@the.synikalv6134]

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[@patriciawilliams5526]

Me too.

[@MrMisanthrope1RBjr]

yes so beautiful i can just imagine the worms crawling up his nostrils and the rotting bodily fluids percolating into the ground water and contaminating the wells that we all drink from, septic tanks are natural too.

[@dogfriend872]

@@MrMisanthrope1RBjr there are no worms in 6 feet😅. There is no conterminating...when you clean your car with water there is more conterminating ..😚😔

[@Breakthrough-jl2gb]

@@dogfriend872it looked more like 3 ft, not 6.

[@rustynails8756]

This is how it used to be done and I am glad we are returning to this more natural way

[@dcentral]

Common way in Middle East and also traditional Jewish burial style, but many countries regulate that casket must be used.

[@angelfirelite]

How did they get the land to dig the hole there....I have heard of Green Burials but they buy into the land to use the grave with those.

[@dcentral]

@@angelfirelite How they got the land? The state sells or allocates plots just like regular cemeteries.

[@victormashatt6358]

All natural. Not all that commercial crap. We need to stop dressing up death and accept it.

[@tiffanysytartist205]

This is beautiful. I would like this for myself.

[@franklinycampusanob1836]

This burial was really chill, he must have been a really great man.

[@09makena]

This was such a beautiful funeral. And that family is huge. It seems so much more personable and loving doing it this way where the family is involved. I wish there were more places in the US that did it this way.

[@Dana-mb2hk]

Can a natural burial be legally done in the USA ?

[@nicholasskific4795]

Natural burial is legal in all 50 states

[@frankmaxfield7025]

dana Laborde yes this is your right in the US. There's more and more funeral homes doing this these days. Look up Caitlyn doughtery. She has a funeral home in LA that specializes in natural funerals. She has a KZbin channel called Ask a Mortician.

[@melemetcalf1681]

If your wife died you can legally keep her home and bury her in the back yard. It's 100% legal. If you don't tell anyone about it, it's life in prison.

[@Gesundheit888]

Thank you for sharing. This is the way I want my body to be buried and then I'll move on....

[@eryandf9720]

my condolences.. it's a beautiful burial...full of love, so pure and natural

[@davidnelson5474]

I like this way of a burial. I like this better than Cremation.

[@lillyxanga7395]

End of story! Not even a single cent waisted, all free of charge! This is wise

[@gaggymott9159]

I'm not a fan of public funerals and lots of tears. Just put me down a hole and cover me in. Thank you.

[@valbrunverana7050]

God be with you Rest in peace

[@thesisterofmercy8347]

Gentle TRADITION...All People are smiling...Good idea..

[@rickbolin9635]

Such a beautiful service. One like I'd like to plan for myself

[@alyssakimberley1]

Thanks so much for sharing this special ceremony

[@silentfades]

would your family adopt me --- such and honor / respect and love shown by a simple good bye

[@ritafreed8153]

Excellent way to cross the rainbow!

[@muhammadibraheem5397]

I can see very similarly to the Islamic way, anyway it's very nice and simple. I'm sending my condolences 3years later. RIP

[@hans2406]

The Muslim way is based on the Jewish way.......

[@almalayuwiyyah2512]

@@hans2406 earlier christian also like that. just look in the bible. it just it have been corrupted by greedy people to make profit from expensive burial

[@oblivion85]

When I die, I want my ashes to be spread inside the house so my mom can clean up after me one last time.

[@philadam7032]

Everyone helped out with the dirt

[@SC-pf1sq]

Thank you for sharing your bitter sweet moment with us. It was a beautiful way to send off your loved one to his final resting. RIP Hein. 💐🍁🌱🌸🌳🌷🍀🌾🌿🌹🍃

[@winstonairedale]

They need to plant a mango tree on top of it its great Fertilization

[@NickkySoprano]

Oh! I respect their way of burial died body person they didnt put in a coffin.

[@Christian_Girl120]

I would LOVE to have a burial like this. Traditional burials are expensive, a waste of space and poisonous chemicals are ruining our enviroment. This is a great alternative.

[@R3IHANA]

Thanks for sharing gives me a different perspective of how I want to be buried when I’m gone and so much easier no box just the air and me

[@angelfirelite]

Cha Lee.....that hole was pretty deep. The Green Burials to shallow graves lol....

[@rosemanilahak531]

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[@Breakthrough-jl2gb]

@@angelfireliteIn Africa, specifically Kenya, we usually dig graves to 6ft depth. Was shocked to move to the US & hear of 3-4ft deep.

[@Sweetbutapsycho4]

first of all before i even see the video id like to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I feel your pain, having lost my brother not so long back. thank you for posting this as I know it can't have been easy. im here for you sir if you ever needed to talk. take care and may god bless you and your family xxx

[@25ghr]

Very spiritual,,

[@patriciapritchard3018]

That was absolutely beautiful!!!! Thank you so much for sharing this time with the world everyone of you that were there are amazing!!!!🌹

[@bradykwiatowski303]

this is fascinating to watch, and so much cheaper than any conventional method of deposition I wouldn't be surprised if more people opt for this in the future

[@all-gone]

God bless Hain! I didn’t know him but I can see by all the nice friendly faces at his funeral that he was very much loved and cared for. Thank you for sharing such a private moment with the world to better understand “green” burials. Everything was simply beautiful. NZ is a special place.

[@JaimeMesChiens]

Such a gentle, loving tribute. I am so sorry for your loss of your brother, Hein. Did your brother arrange this before (of course,) or did the family plan such a loving burial and tribute? I have never seen a funeral so beautiful.

[@maryjuan508]

Mostly it is done the same way in African culture

[@fredjordan4753]

Heaven is our home, we are all strangers in this earth.

[@VeryMerryLou]

This is so beautiful!!! I was looking for "Green Burials" when i found this video. I wish there were more green burials in BC, Canada.

[@tpaypay]

Hi, I know this comment is from four years ago, but there is Heritage Gardens Cemetery in Surrey that does green burials :)

[@VeryMerryLou]

@@tpaypay yes, it's a fairly new site along 16th Avenue. I also learned there's one in Vancouver Island.

[@grecelsaudiofwchannel5602]

Natural burial is better than embalming and cremation...

[@borntouke12345]

I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for posting this video to inspire others.

[@juliavanston246]

Natural

[@rebekahbridges-tervydis5054]

I would love something like this but, my family would never do this. And frankly. This for them

[@sallyintucson]

What a beautiful burial! In the USA they charge you a fortune for foolish things like coffins and cement lined burial spots. The closest I can come to this (in my city) is a cardboard box in the oldest cemetery in town.

[@lucianobezerra4380]

My wife and I already pre-paid for our cremation....

[@paigemills67]

This is the most beautiful burial I've ever seen. It's seems so in tune with nature. RIP

[@hamadalrefaei]

Why is this on my recommended page?

[@emzcasil4543]

Who is Hein and what was his life?

[@valbrunverana7050]

Very nice I love it

[@MABADBledsoe]

Thank you

[@amandarjames7001]

I am so sorry for your and your family's loss....losing a beloved family member is so hard. This is how I would like my death and burial to be handled. You honored your brother by doing this.

[@cindiwithani6970]

Absolutely raw, beautiful, and love filled. The participation of loved ones in all aspects is amazing. Love to all💗

[@victormashatt6358]

How it should be. Handled by the family.

[@okpeace4687]

Rest in peace sorry for your loss and how did they do that without all that Pomp and ceremony and fortunes being given to somebody

[@treesoutwest]

What a beautiful service. I'm so sorry for your loss

[@33stevelinda]

A very dignified and very respectful funeral R.i.p

[@carolyndee4565]

Why did they cut hair and put it in the grave?

[@kernow9324]

That was a tough watch, but beautiful. When my time comes I hope to have a natural burial too.

[@sandrareihana2559]

How beautiful it was to hear our Maori language being spoken. These types of burials should be promoted. The casket & embalming industry are one big rip off & totally unnecessary in most situations.

[@angieang26]

What is a natural burial. Is it burying someone without the body being embalmed.

[@williekolff]

Correct. Therefore the burial was held fairly quickly after Hein's death. (I think no more than 3 days) Dry ice was used to keep the body temperature down.

[@bobbyhendley3084]

This is how burials SHOULD be done. Nature back to nature, by the hands of loved ones.

[@janetholden1978]

This was a very private moment that was beautiful and a privilege to watch. May he RIP

[@DatBxtchJ4y]

Lovely

[@thecowboss1015]

OMG IT IS ME IM THE LITTLE BOY

[@artbow7652]

This is beautiful I hope I can have this when I pass on

[@relaxandunwind1496]

I love this way, I'm glad it's becoming more common, it should be this way

[@ebonynyle1824]

This the way it should be.

[@kevinmiller1985]

It's not everyday you watch a video of a gravesite servic e & watch somebody being buried.

[@marcelbarbu7193]

O

[@theresemaltock5276]

Merci pour la vidéo,Que son âme repose en paix

[@rachelschwebach3493]

I decided a long time ago to have as natural burial as possible. It is cheaper and better for the environment.

[@snowbunny1066]

What a beautiful service. I wish this would happen where i live. RIP dear man. God bless family and friends.

[@henkzaanstad2256]

Puur natuur... Puur ben JIJ gekomen, PUUR ga jij weg... Gewoon puur

[@okpeace4687]

Thank you for this I'm going to look into natural burial for my husband myself and my children horse my children when they get grown he'll probably change what they want to do but I like this very much it seems to be the way God intended us to do

[@the_anuragsrivastava]

It seems that the family did not put the corpse inside the coffin...isn' t it?

[@burningisis]

This is precisely how I'd love to be buried. Natural, in nothing but a shroud, returning to the earth. And I'm not one of those eco friendly vegan alternative spirituality types. I just realize that after I'm gone, I dont want to be a burden on my family financially to bury me, and I dont want some gigantic funeral to show off. Humans have been burying their dead like this for generations and its about time we stopped attempting to ignore death and embrace it and plan for it. I let my family know my wishes and they didnt even know that this was an option. They all now want natural burials and none of them are eco types. They realize that the body is intended to return to the earth and not cost more than a wedding or a car.

[@annemariambabazi5089]

Rip

[@Mari443Garrett1]

Wow. That burial sure is different. No coffin? Then they plant a tree on top.

[@jacquelinedixon6438]

Where are these people buried? I am interested in this type of burial too.

[@popsfashions309]

Beautiful!..Bless you All.

[@joncampos5551]

3:53. Why can’t American guys all be as cute as the one on the far left?