Tristan Gallant

Is it safe to put a body in a coffin?

Death isn't just the ultimate existential dilemma; it's also a logistical problem — from the living's perspective. Throughout human history, we've struggled to find the best possible ways to respectfully dispose of our deceased loved ones' bodies while adhering to the religious belief systems that define our respective cultures. For instance, early Vikings often relied on funeral pyres to properly send the dead on their way to the afterlife, according to History.