Atheist: Do you care how you would be buried?

Question

Since you will cease to exist upon death would you meticulously pay attention to your burial set ups with your agent?

Kudos to all atheists. You all have one solid anwers.

Answer 1

No I don't care how I would be buried, but I would prefer to be cremated. Why? Because being turned to ashes takes less space, so that we would have better uses for the land that the cemeteries uses, and not only that but someone else could have my burial spot, if I were not cremated.

Answer 2

I would prefer to be placed in cryostasis. I have done enough research to come to the conclusion that the structure of the body can be nearly perfectly preserved when prepared correctly, I am after all a materialist so this seems like a slightly viable option. While my chances are nearly zero, I prefer little chance than no chance at continuing my existence.

Answer 3

I care to be burned only because I think burial plagues the earth too much. If I'm burned I will not be a bother to natural decomposition, if I'm pumped with embalming fluid and placed in a casket though, it will be a bother to the surrounding bacteria and worms.

Answer 4

most try to tithe 10% of our bodies to science!

And no, i don't care. Funerals and burials are for the living. They are a way for the living humans cope mentally with the lost deceased human. If that's what it takes to get over someone dying, fine, but my headstone will always say "Deliver me from Self Righteousness"

Answer 5

Not really I would be dead so I wouldn't feel it nor would I know about it. I'm sure I will be put in a casket and taken to a graveyard and buried. I am an organ donor so my organs will be donated if possible. I don't care how I get buried.

Answer 6

My will stipulates that my burial is to be done according to the wishes of my nearest blood relative OR my life-partner should I find one (partner taking precident).

Specifically, my will states, "My burial should be conducted in accord with the desires of the excutor of my estate however he or she shall deem most suitable for providing closure to those who I leave behind, including family and friends."

Answer 7

I really do not care. And by the way, you see why athiests are united? We have one personal opinion that is based on facts and Sciences and evidences. Why would I be wrong to say that there would be fewer religious riots if everyone becomes atheists?

Answer 8

I am an atheist but I have made one small request of my family and friends. None of my family are up for it but most of my friends are OK with it. I would like to be bbq'd and for my friends to each ingest a small part of me in any way that they see fit. Whether it be blended in a drink or added to a hamburger it doesn't matter to me. This way a small part of my atomic make up is transferred to the ones I love.

Answer 9

Just because you cease to exist on earth, does not mean you are ceasing to exist.

NO you don't come back and get mad because your body was not treated the way you want.

I am not atheist but that was a dumb question. If you are christian, you also don't come back. The bible says when you die, you are then with god. So you don't come back here getting mad about where your body is or what was done.

Burials, and whatever are for the living, not the dead.

Answer 10

Funerals are for the LIVING, not the dead; or haven't you figured that out yet? You said one thing right: " you will cease to exist upon death", and that applies to every living thing (including YOU).

....you wanted to know, so I answered you.