5. Plant a Placenta Fruit Tree
You’ve heard of the proverbial tree of life — well you can have one of your very own if you plant a placenta tree. The tradition in some cultures is to simply bury the placenta in the ground for various reasons ranging from demonstrating the connection between humans and the earth to protecting and ensuring the health of the baby and mother, but you can create a “living monument” to your child if you bury the placenta and then plant a fruit tree over it. Planet Green offers 5 Tips for Planting a Placenta Fruit Tree, which will help this idea take root in your yard.
Uh, am I the only one who was a bit repulsed by these ideas (other than #5 – providing nutrients for the garden)? Don’t want to be insensitive, but #1 – #4 were kinda stomach turning.