X-Message-Number: 14064 Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 11:27:48 From: "Henry R. Hirsch" <> Subject: Funerals July 10, 2000 How common is it for cryonicists to have funeral ceremonies? Most cryonicists are atheists. However even atheists often have funerals conducted by friends or humanist organizations. At the funeral of a cryonicist, God may be present, but man will not be. The remains, or at least the most significant part thereof, will necessarily be elsewhere. How is this complication dealth with? I do not believe that a patient who is undergoing suspension is aware of his or her funeral arrangements. However family and friends certainly are and may be upset if the funeral is omitted or is not peformed in a traditional fashion. What is the custom among cryonicists? Hank Hirsch Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=14064