Life after Death

The inherent controversy in this statement has many layers of complexity. From a broad perspective, there are two sides, but either side has its own layers of varying beliefs. Thus, I will not attempt to make my own debate, as better people than myself have already done so. However, I will underline the importance of the after-life in all major religions.

Though many have varying beliefs on what happens to a person after they pass, burial rights have always reflected the same idea - that the body must be made ready for a peaceful transition. The very act of burial is believed by some to be a ceremony which distinguishes us as humans. It symbolizes our consciousness, an awareness of our existence.

It is no surprise that we are willing to spend as much as we do on the burial of our loved ones. Nothing is too much to guarantee eternal rest. I however, do hope that the lavishness of that surrounds the deceased has no bearing on how they will fair after death. Very few can afford such first class treatment.

Apparently, as can be witnessed in La Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires, these few do exist. Small marble houses, mini- chapels, multi level mausoleums. Many of the richest, but more importantly, famous, Argentinians lie here to rest.








Evita's Grave