I have recently decided that when I die I want to donate my body to science. I'm a registered organ donor so I it seemed like a logical option.
I'm single with no kids and my parents are right behind me on this decision. Even if I do have a family I won't change my mind. Funerals make me feel sick and I hate seeing everyone cry. I'd like to think that I could leave behind a legacy where people could see that you don't have to be alive and well to help people.
I'd just like your opinion on my decision. Do you think it's creepy or do you think it's a good idea. I don't mind what opinion you have, I'd like to hear them all - Thank you!
2007-08-28 00:48:28 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I absolutely agree with you.
I had made arrangements when I lived in England. Over here in the Arabian Gulf they don't do that kind of thing-absolute waste, but that is their choice.
I always told people who sneered" Just look how much money it saves on the funeral" and "I would rather a trainee surgeon practised on me when I am dead than alive!"
One or the other always shut them up!
2007-08-28 01:29:19 · answer #1 · answered by Christine H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
funerals are a goodbye for those left behind.
Im sure regardless of the way your physical self is dealth with..your friends, family are going to want to hold some sort of memorial towards you... At which they will remember you and undoubtedly weep for the person they lost.
You not being there - so to speak isnt going to change that
How do I know?
Because I have been to a bodyless funeral..for want of a better term and it was no different... People still wept..
Its a good idea though, we need people to donate their bodies so they can be better understood..But dont be fooled into thinking without a body there is no mourning...
2007-08-28 01:25:39 · answer #2 · answered by KB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not weird or even morbid, it is a thoughtful and decent thing to do. I don't understand people who get all hung up about what will be done with their bodies once they die - its not like they will ever use them again, but to help another human being through organ donation or even help by allowing your body to be used in research etc is a great gift. Well done, more people should be so unselfish.
2007-08-28 03:29:46 · answer #3 · answered by Delle C. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's up to you. if that's what you want then you must stipulate this legally. If you don't then your family could over ride this. Leaving your body to science and being an organ donar are two different things.
Consider having a memorial service for your family. It's part of the grieving process for them when the time comes. There doesn't have to be a body present.
2007-08-28 01:08:33 · answer #4 · answered by Tabbyfur aka patchy puss 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Funerals are morbid, depressing affairs. Maybe if they were more a celebration of a persons life than a dreary, sad occasion then your opinion would be different. I hate funerals so I don't plan on having one. I am a registered organ donor so they can take what they want and then I want my body to be buried with dignity. No sad songs, no sanitised version of my life recited to the congregation. no flowers, no tears. end of story.
2007-08-28 01:02:07 · answer #5 · answered by JanJan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think its a good idea..If that is what you want to do after all it should be your choice.
However a friend of mines dad donated his body to science but still ended up having a funeral...well 2 actually 1 when he died (like a kind of blessing) and 1 when they finished with the body...!!!!
2007-08-28 00:57:35 · answer #6 · answered by Genie45 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If people, like you, didn't 'give their bodies to science' then we would never progress with medicine with lessons and experiments. However, in the case of family not having a service to say goodbye to you in the traditional way might be a bit hard (especially if they are only agreeing with you to keep you happy right now). Maybe you should request a memorial service, as a celebration of your life not a sad goodbye!
2007-08-28 01:02:15 · answer #7 · answered by redcan76 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Firstly you have to make it legal, contact the people who deal with donations.
You may well find out that if you donate organs then your remains are not suitable for donation for medical science afterwards.
What you are doing is commendable and I am surprised that you are still single when you care so much for others.
Good Luck and LONG LIFE
2007-08-28 01:13:56 · answer #8 · answered by Rick J 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Donating ones body is an honorable thing to do.Contact a state medical school and find out the details.
2007-08-28 02:53:25 · answer #9 · answered by blakree 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with donating your body to science when you die, and it is better to have that well know before you do.
On the other hand, funerals are for the survivors and *should* help them say their final goodbyes, and deal with their grief.
2007-08-28 00:57:00 · answer #10 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋