I'm anti-theist, have no family, and wouldn't expect any friends to be interested. Assuming I still have some bodily remains, I want them used for medical research/catfood & not insulted by a "service". How does one arrange that ?
2006-10-31 11:57:06 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
die alone, some place remote where you wont be found,
or bury yourself
2006-10-31 12:08:14 · answer #1 · answered by mannit m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what country you're in. I can only speak for England. Under English law, you can make a will leaving your body to science. However, although you can make requests regarding your disposal, you no longer have the usual rights, being dead. The executor has the final right in the matter. What he/she says goes - and you can't argue the matter :-). So, when you select the person who will act as your executor, make sure that (s)he is a person who is likely to follow your wishes.
Don't forget that even after the medical students have finished playing football with your head, there is still a requirement for disposal of the carcase. You might select burial but (for example) is there isn't enough money in the kitty, the executor may decide to cremate you as it's cheaper. (BtW, after the medical work, you're "off" so the catfood people wouldn't want you either :-) ).
Hope that helps.
2006-10-31 21:01:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure to state in your will and tell your friends your wishes. I believe some states will have a research clause along with organ doners on drivers licenses but am not sure on that.
Still someone might end up having a personal wake or something of the sort. Sometimes not much you can do to control that.
2006-10-31 12:04:28 · answer #3 · answered by Sage Bluestorm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
easy, when the end is nigh and Mr grim is near, row out to the middle of the sea with a big heavy rock, somewhere near the marianus trench would be a good idea. Attach said rock to foot and throw over side.
Bingo, not catfood but fishfood.
2006-10-31 12:25:57 · answer #4 · answered by deep down 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple. Document your wishes (write a "will"). Name someone the trustee of your estate (probably your lawyer). Yer done.
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2006-10-31 12:52:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you already have. The medical research part might be able to go on yoiur driver's license. How do you feel about letting someone else use any "good" body parts? I personally would be blind if someone had not donated the cornea for my cornea transplant. I am grateful to that family almost ever day, whoever they are.
2006-10-31 12:05:51 · answer #6 · answered by shirleykins 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having a great lawyer will ensure that you get what you want bc he is being paid to carry out your last wishes. He will be neutral and have one job to do,to make sure your body is donated to science,or you could inquire at the local university they may have a program for people like you.
2006-10-31 13:04:15 · answer #7 · answered by yellabanana77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a medical school and find out how to arrange the donation your body. Next spell it out with your physician, lawyer and when you do advance directives (living will, power of attorney) at the hospital as well as in your will.
2006-10-31 12:03:20 · answer #8 · answered by whozethere 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write a will. Tell your legal representative. Tell your family & friends. Carry a note in your wallet signed by you and a witness (your lawyer probably) stating that it is against your wishes for a ceremony to be performed on you upon death.
2006-10-31 12:01:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Living will, and specify no service and that your body is to go to medical research you can even specify a school for it to go to if you so desire. There are ones available on line but I would contact a lawyer.
2006-10-31 12:00:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that funeral services are not technically for the deceased but for the benefit of living persons. i am not sure why you find a service so objectionable. you would be dead obviously which means 1) you wouldnt care and 2) nobody is going to ask your opinion anyway. i bet someone has some form of cernmony for you. most people dont like to think that a dead person will be completely unmissed by humanity. funny that huh.
2006-10-31 12:02:39 · answer #11 · answered by duncan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋