titch2k6
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The freeze-drying process must be 100% efficient, or when it thaws it won't be dust, it will be goo.
If in orbit, just let them de-orbit. You can't buy a more complete cremation than re-entry.
I actually think this is a good idea.
Using some type of jettison tube (yes, I have been watching too much sci-fi...........), expel the body back towards Earth and let it re-enter the atmosphere. Poof! As long as the body reaches the pull of Earth's gravity, physics and nature would take over.......
As far as any distance travel goes, i.e. to Mars, just cryogenically freeze the body (or use some method to depressurize the storage area to the conditions of the vacuum of space) to prevent decomposition until on the surface and then give them a burial or cremation. A separate, and restricted access (to medical personnel and the mission commander), morgue 'cabin' could be fitted out to keep the deceased away from the remaining crew members during the journey.
Sometimes, I think that the thinkers overthink and complicate the thinking process.............