Let the traditionalists continue in their endeavors and try to breed birds of prey in one section and let the moderates simultaneously try out their solar reflectors on the other. Let this experiment continue until the community along with the religious heads can come upon a common consensus.
Another method of disposal for the dead would be to build and operate a state of the art organ transplant center at the doongerwadi where, in keeping with the Zarathushti spirit of charity the deceased, as a final act of charity, donate their organs so that another human being can lead a normal life. There can be a waiting list of recipients wherein priority may be given to the members of the community. The deceased could perhaps, before passing away, even nominate the recipients from the waiting list.
If we really think of the long-term ramifications of this concept not only would we be able to continue in the spirit of Zarathushti selflessness and charity but countless humans could better their lives.
We could start with an eye transplant center which could then be expanded to handle kidney and eventually other organ transplants. The remaining cadavers could either be given for medical studies or training or other environmentally friendly methods could be considered. This would show the world a sensible and practical way of disposing the dead.
N. E. CHOKSI