21/07/2025
This is the vision behind Capsula Mundi, an innovative Italian project redefining how we think about death—and the planet.
The idea is simple but radical: instead of a casket, the deceased is placed in a biodegradable capsule, buried vertically, and a tree is planted above.
As the body naturally decomposes, it feeds the tree, creating a living memorial and reducing the environmental toll of traditional burials.
No embalming chemicals. No steel. No concrete vaults. Just a closed loop of life giving back to life.
The long-term goal? Transform cemeteries into living forests—places of growth, not grief, where every tree tells a personal story.
It’s not just ecological; it’s emotional. A space where memory becomes nature, and legacy takes root in the soil.
