I appreciated “Green Burial a Natural Sendoff” (July) about respecting the Earth in what we do with our bodies after death. It was a warm and sensitive description of the experience by Elizabeth Soto Albrecht and others involved with her husband’s death and recognizing the environmental issues we should consider. I was disap­pointed, however, that there was no dis­cussion about donating our bodies to medical education and research. That is what several members of my family have done and what my wife and I plan to do. Most states offer this option. Generally, there is no cost, saving as much as $10,000 in funeral expenses. This is good stewardship of our bodies and benefits the living.

Brad Yoder, Noblesville, Ind.