Qingdao started free sea burials from Oct. 1, and the first occurred in Shandong Province. The sea-burial ceremony was held at the open-water area of Damaidao on Oct 23.

Sea burial in Qingdao

427 boxes of bone ashes were spilled into the sea, and their 1,200 relatives joined in the ceremony.

 

The supporters think sea-burial is green and economical. However, some oppose it. They think the dead can only receive peace after being buried. There are also some people who think bone ash pollutes the sea, but the professionals disagree.