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ShadowFox · Apr 23, 2008, 12:11 am

A sad and depressing subject, but one that may prove interesting to discuss.

When you die, what would you like to be done with your body? Buried? Cremated? Donated? Or something else? Or do you simply not care?

What do you want to happen to your corpse?

For me, i guess i'd want it donated to a museum or the like as to educate future generations about the body and how it functions.

gela · Apr 23, 2008, 12:19 am

My organs are already down for donation.

I want the rest of my body cremated and scattered somewhere nice.

Maryjane · Apr 23, 2008, 12:25 am

Can you fix the poll for multiple answers?

**Jack** · Apr 23, 2008, 12:29 am

Yeah, "I don't care" is a close second. Considering the shape most of my organs are already in, they might decline my donation. In that case, I don't care. Grind me up and feed me to the pound puppies for all I care.

LadiesMan217 · Apr 23, 2008, 01:02 am

I guess I am a rare breed that cares about what happens to my body. I have given the subject some thought and I just dont like the idea of strangers cutting me open and doing God knows what to me after I am dead, I would like to not have an autopsy if it could be avoided and I would prefer it if I didnt have to have all my blood drained out, just respectfully put me in an incinerator and scatter my ashes in the ocean or something, that way there is no risk of graverobbing or anything. It is probably kind of weird to care so much but I have seen videos of autopsies and also one of some son of a bitch who mutilated some girls corpse and plucked out her eyes and put them in inappropriate places, and I would just like to not be in that position if it can be avoided.

SoylentGreen · Apr 23, 2008, 04:13 am

I am still going for cannibalism. It just makes so much sense.
Look at all the money the mourners could save. No paying for a coffin which is just going to rot, instead all they have to do is rent a large deep fryer , throw in a few bags of chippies and some beer and there you go. funeral and catering all taken care of.

LadiesMan217 · Apr 23, 2008, 04:17 am

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I am still going for cannibalism. It just makes so much sense.
Look at all the money the mourners could save. No paying for a coffin which is just going to rot, instead all they have to do is rent a large deep fryer , throw in a few bags of chippies and some beer and there you go. funeral and catering all taken care of.

I should have guessed from your username.

Chaossaber314 · Apr 23, 2008, 07:32 pm

Didn't we have another thread on this recently?

ShadowFox · Apr 23, 2008, 07:45 pm

I think that was about the existence of heaven and hell, but i'm not sure. This thread covers what people want to happen to their body when they die.

HelioPrime · Apr 23, 2008, 09:45 pm

Buried, but in the above ground sliding plots not the ground.

ShadowFox · Apr 23, 2008, 09:54 pm

ok, i can't help help but ask, why the sliding plots?

Anmon · Apr 23, 2008, 09:58 pm

Fed to some crocs, or ground up for fertiliser.
I don't care, death is just a window opening to another life.

HelioPrime · Apr 23, 2008, 10:02 pm

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Quote by: Halofan48

ok, i can't help help but ask, why the sliding plots?

No worms. They stack and can be stacked high so it doesn't waste all the open ground slots plus its far easier to maintain. Space saving while still leaving the body for family to visit and leave respects.

So many people don't think about the cares of those left behind. Just saying your dead and gone so eat me up doesn't leave much for grieving wives to come and visit.

Maryjane · Apr 23, 2008, 10:05 pm

In an ideal situation I'd like my organs donated. Cause of death might prevent that. My husband wasn't able to.
I prearranged my burial next to him when I made his arrangements.

gela · Apr 23, 2008, 10:13 pm

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So many people don't think about the cares of those left behind. Just saying your dead and gone so eat me up doesn't leave much for grieving wives to come and visit.

The japanese have a little shrine in their homes (a photo, and a candle type thing) for their dead loved ones.

To me, that makes more sense then a grave..

((warning: could easily be wrong. My knowledge comes from anime))

HelioPrime · Apr 23, 2008, 10:36 pm

^ lol

I think you may be right. I know objects from past family members are kept on display as a sort of shrine in their honor.

Maryjane · Apr 23, 2008, 10:38 pm

I'm at the cemetery quite a bit. Hubby is buried next to the children's section. Those grave sites get a lot of traffic. I hardly ever see people at the crypts or mausoleums.

JaneDoe321 · Apr 23, 2008, 10:39 pm

I really don't care, actually. It would be nice if any usable bits could be recycled somehow, organ transplants, medical school, fertilizer, whatever.

I'm all about conservation of resources after all.

SoylentGreen · Apr 24, 2008, 02:42 am

Over here in new zealand a fad has started of putting solar powered lights that give a soft blue glow next to the grave. It looks a bit eerie but very nice when i drive by at night.

gela · Apr 24, 2008, 02:52 am

I've heard of people having their ashes super heated and compressed, and made into an artificial diamond, that can be put on a ring and worn by a loved one.

View Poll Results: What do you want for your corpse?
To be Buried	3	12.50%
To be Cremated	4	16.67%
To have my body/organs donated	8	33.33%
Other (explain)	2	8.33%
I don't really care	7	29.17%
Voters: 24. You may not vote

Apr 23, 2008, 12:11 am	#1 (permalink) (top)
ShadowFox Seeking the Unknown Location: Southern California Posts: 1,836	The Body after Death A sad and depressing subject, but one that may prove interesting to discuss. When you die, what would you like to be done with your body? Buried? Cremated? Donated? Or something else? Or do you simply not care? What do you want to happen to your corpse? For me, i guess i'd want it donated to a museum or the like as to educate future generations about the body and how it functions. Knowledge is power, use it well. Don't fear the unknown, seek to understand it Formerly Halofan48 Fun game!!!

Apr 23, 2008, 12:19 am	#2 (permalink) (top)
gela Vampire Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 1,048	My organs are already down for donation. I want the rest of my body cremated and scattered somewhere nice. lol! Republicans for Obama. <=We're in ur party, stealin ur votes.

Apr 23, 2008, 12:25 am	#3 (permalink) (top)
Maryjane Amused Location: Mid Atlantic Posts: 1,282	Can you fix the poll for multiple answers? That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them by doing what you know is wrong. W. J. H. Boetcker

Apr 23, 2008, 12:29 am	#4 (permalink) (top)
Jack formerly Isherwood Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,180	Yeah, "I don't care" is a close second. Considering the shape most of my organs are already in, they might decline my donation. In that case, I don't care. Grind me up and feed me to the pound puppies for all I care. The Forum Rules Radical Atheist Heathen Queer Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be. (Ashleigh Brilliant)

Apr 23, 2008, 01:02 am	#5 (permalink) (top)
LadiesMan217 MoreThanMeetsTheEye Location: Earth, Solar System Posts: 505	I guess I am a rare breed that cares about what happens to my body. I have given the subject some thought and I just dont like the idea of strangers cutting me open and doing God knows what to me after I am dead, I would like to not have an autopsy if it could be avoided and I would prefer it if I didnt have to have all my blood drained out, just respectfully put me in an incinerator and scatter my ashes in the ocean or something, that way there is no risk of graverobbing or anything. It is probably kind of weird to care so much but I have seen videos of autopsies and also one of some son of a bitch who mutilated some girls corpse and plucked out her eyes and put them in inappropriate places, and I would just like to not be in that position if it can be avoided. No sacrifice, No victory

Apr 23, 2008, 04:13 am	#6 (permalink) (top)
SoylentGreen Volcanic Erupter Posts: 3,396	I am still going for cannibalism. It just makes so much sense. Look at all the money the mourners could save. No paying for a coffin which is just going to rot, instead all they have to do is rent a large deep fryer , throw in a few bags of chippies and some beer and there you go. funeral and catering all taken care of.

Apr 23, 2008, 07:32 pm	#8 (permalink) (top)
Chaossaber314 The Cake is a lie... Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,388	Didn't we have another thread on this recently? What makes a man turn neutral? Lust for gold? Power? Or were you just born with a heart full of neutrality?

Apr 23, 2008, 07:45 pm	#9 (permalink) (top)
ShadowFox Seeking the Unknown Location: Southern California Posts: 1,836	I think that was about the existence of heaven and hell, but i'm not sure. This thread covers what people want to happen to their body when they die. Knowledge is power, use it well. Don't fear the unknown, seek to understand it Formerly Halofan48 Fun game!!!

Apr 23, 2008, 09:45 pm	#10 (permalink) (top)
HelioPrime Hucking Fuskies Location: Conn Posts: 2,645	Buried, but in the above ground sliding plots not the ground. What do you say to an atheist who sneezes? Yourdeadthatsit! - Dane Cook

Apr 23, 2008, 09:54 pm	#11 (permalink) (top)
ShadowFox Seeking the Unknown Location: Southern California Posts: 1,836	ok, i can't help help but ask, why the sliding plots? Knowledge is power, use it well. Don't fear the unknown, seek to understand it Formerly Halofan48 Fun game!!!

Apr 23, 2008, 09:58 pm	#12 (permalink) (top)
Anmon BANNED Location: between the good and the bad Posts: 1,330	Fed to some crocs, or ground up for fertiliser. I don't care, death is just a window opening to another life.

Apr 23, 2008, 10:05 pm	#14 (permalink) (top)
Maryjane Amused Location: Mid Atlantic Posts: 1,282	In an ideal situation I'd like my organs donated. Cause of death might prevent that. My husband wasn't able to. I prearranged my burial next to him when I made his arrangements. That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them by doing what you know is wrong. W. J. H. Boetcker

Apr 23, 2008, 10:36 pm	#16 (permalink) (top)
HelioPrime Hucking Fuskies Location: Conn Posts: 2,645	^ lol I think you may be right. I know objects from past family members are kept on display as a sort of shrine in their honor. What do you say to an atheist who sneezes? Yourdeadthatsit! - Dane Cook

Apr 23, 2008, 10:38 pm	#17 (permalink) (top)
Maryjane Amused Location: Mid Atlantic Posts: 1,282	I'm at the cemetery quite a bit. Hubby is buried next to the children's section. Those grave sites get a lot of traffic. I hardly ever see people at the crypts or mausoleums. That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them by doing what you know is wrong. W. J. H. Boetcker

Apr 23, 2008, 10:39 pm	#18 (permalink) (top)
JaneDoe321 Igneous Magma Posts: 320	I really don't care, actually. It would be nice if any usable bits could be recycled somehow, organ transplants, medical school, fertilizer, whatever. I'm all about conservation of resources after all.

Apr 24, 2008, 02:42 am	#19 (permalink) (top)
SoylentGreen Volcanic Erupter Posts: 3,396	Over here in new zealand a fad has started of putting solar powered lights that give a soft blue glow next to the grave. It looks a bit eerie but very nice when i drive by at night.

Apr 24, 2008, 02:52 am	#20 (permalink) (top)
gela Vampire Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 1,048	I've heard of people having their ashes super heated and compressed, and made into an artificial diamond, that can be put on a ring and worn by a loved one. lol! Republicans for Obama. <=We're in ur party, stealin ur votes.