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Henry Dahut, J.D.
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Henry Dahut is a licensed California trial attorney. Over the course of his 30-plus years practicing law, Henry has represented and counseled countless clients in legal trouble.
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Blasting Off Into Infinity
Space Burials
For those who want to slip through Earth’s bonds and travel among the stars, it is now possible to have your cremated remains launched into space to orbit Earth or to journey even deeper into space.
Encased within a personalized flight capsule, some of the ashes of your beloved can be sent into space as a unique memorial to a life well lived on Earth. Or for those whose life was not so well lived, it’s a way to say, “Thanks for the memories, but it’s time I moved on…” It all depends on your perspective.
Even Science Fiction Writers Blast-Off
The first space burial occurred in 1998, with NASA’s space shuttle the Challenger and which carried a portion of Gene Roddenberry’s cremated remains into space and returned them to Earth.
The Final Frontier Awaits
In 2019, private companies were getting into the space burial business, and people quickly became attracted to the idea and signed up for their own space burial. One couple jokingly remarked that the good news is that once the other shoots off into space, they don’t return.
The cremations are carried into space by a Taurus rocket launched from Vandenberg Air force Base near Los Angeles, California. Where else? For those who are fascinated by space, this may be a fitting way to end a long and challenging terrestrial journey.
The Price of Space Burials
Space may be the final frontier, but it is quickly becoming increasingly accessible to the living and the deceased.
The price of launching into lunar orbit or deep space is around $12,000. For those who prefer a lower altitude and price tag, you can choose a launch that carries your beloved into Earth’s orbit for the heavenly price of just $5,000.
For some people sending their beloved into lunar orbit isn’t far enough. Some people are willing to pay more deal for additional distance.
Pets Too?
For those bereaved pet owners that have been left behind on Earth by the loss of their pet, you will be relieved to know that the company listed below also performs pet space burials.
In 2014, the first pet memorial space flight was launched with pet cremated remains. Imagine the joy of looking up at the stars and knowing that your beloved pet might be looking back at you.
Find The Right Space Rocket For Your Beloved
For those who want to learn more about space burials, contact Celestis, which is now celebrating its 20th Year Anniversary. For those who would rather skip the death process entirely, they can consider cryogenics.
You never know. If you are inspired by space burials, perhaps you too will choose to sign-up for your own blast-off and live eternal among the moon and stars.
