Yan Yongzhi, a national people's representative, suggested in a proposal that China's funeral policy should take into account traditional concepts and practical effects, and should not impose cremation, but should encourage burial and burial of the body deeply. He stressed that even cremated ashes should follow the tradition and be buried in the ground, so as to maintain respect and remembrance of the deceased. The cremation policy has not achieved the goal of saving land, but has led to the neglect of traditional burial methods. In the concept advocated by him, whether it is the cremated ashes or the body itself, it should be buried in the ground, so as to continue the respect and remembrance of the deceased.
Yan Yongzhi's proposal has aroused widespread attention from all walks of life. In China, cremation has been vigorously promoted for the purpose of saving land resources, but in Yan Yongzhi's view, this policy has not achieved the expected effect. He pointed out that burial has deep roots in traditional Chinese culture, which not only reflects respect for nature, but also respect for ancestors.
When we go deep into Yan Yongzhi's suggestion, it is not difficult for us to find that there is a deep understanding and respect for traditional culture behind it. As a traditional custom, burial is not only a way to dispose of remains, but also a cultural inheritance and emotional sustenance. In many areas, burial is seen as a way for the deceased to "rest in the ground" and to be with the earth, and this concept is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
With the development of society and the shortage of land resources, cremation has gradually become the mainstream. Still, the issue of post-cremation ashes placement still needs to be addressed. Yan Yongzhi proposed that even the cremated ashes should follow the tradition and be buried in the ground. This is not only a respect for the deceased, but also a consolation for the feelings of the living.
Yan Yongzhi's suggestion has also sparked a discussion on the use of land resources. Some experts point out that although burials take up a certain amount of land resources, through proper planning and management, they can effectively save land while respecting tradition. For example, measures such as the establishment of public cemeteries and the introduction of deep burial of human remains can meet traditional needs while reducing land use. In China, the original intention of the cremation policy is to save land resources, but the reality has not achieved the expected results. Yan Yongzhi believes that the cremation policy not only failed to solve the problem of tight land resources, but also made the cemetery *** bring a heavy economic burden to the family. The problem of environmental pollution in the cremation process is also becoming increasingly prominent, which is contrary to the development concept of green environmental protection in China.
Yan's proposal also touches on the issue of social equity. In some areas, cremation costs have become a burden for families due to economic constraints. Burial can alleviate this burden to a certain extent and is more in line with the actual situation of low-income families. Compared with cremation, burial is more in line with our traditional culture and values. Since ancient times, the Chinese nation has had the concept of "entering the earth for peace", and burial allows the deceased to live in harmony with nature, reflecting the reverence for life. At the same time, burial can also give full play to the ecological value of the land, promote soil fertility, and contribute to ecological and environmental protection. Not only that, burial can also allow future generations to always remember their ancestors, inherit family culture, and strengthen family cohesion. Of course, we can't ignore the advantages of cremation. Cremation can effectively reduce the spread of disease and ensure public health safety. At the same time, cremation occupies a small area, which is conducive to urban planning and rational use of land resources.
The disadvantages of cremation are also obvious, as mentioned earlier, the environmental pollution and ashes disposal problems generated during the cremation process need to be solved urgently. In addition, cremation breaks the connection between the deceased and the land, which is not conducive to the inheritance of traditional culture. Yan Yongzhi's suggestion that cremation should not be compulsory, and that burial and deep burial of the remains should be encouraged, is of profound practical significance and value. In the process of social development in the future, we should actively explore the combination of cremation and burial on the basis of respecting traditional culture, so as to achieve a win-win situation in ecological, social, cultural and other aspects. Strengthen environmental protection measures in the cremation process, reduce the impact on the environment, and let cremation truly play its due role. On this basis, let the deceased rest in peace, the living can be comforted, and jointly build a harmonious and beautiful home.