Buried or cremated?

Frank the tank

seanoconn wrote:

Frank the tank wrote:

seanoconn wrote:

On average, whole body cryropreservation costs about $150,000. Neuropreservation is somewhat cheaper, averaging about $90,000. Some companies also charge an annual membership fee while you’re still alive. These fees average around $500/year.

Additionally, you may pay an additional premium of up to $10,000 for a “standby team” that is by your side as you die who quickly get your brain in a state that has the best probability of being revived intact in the future. (Google “brain vitrification” for more information)

Seems a bit costly just to make sure there's a bloke wi a ten bob at hand to put in the meter.

Good point. I'd be hoping for a back up generator incase of power cuts

Another thing, I assume being a cyclists of sorts you take reasonable care off yourself. What if they stuck your head/brain on/in fat bloke.

seanoconn

Frank the tank wrote:

seanoconn wrote:

Frank the tank wrote:

seanoconn wrote:

On average, whole body cryropreservation costs about $150,000. Neuropreservation is somewhat cheaper, averaging about $90,000. Some companies also charge an annual membership fee while you’re still alive. These fees average around $500/year.

Additionally, you may pay an additional premium of up to $10,000 for a “standby team” that is by your side as you die who quickly get your brain in a state that has the best probability of being revived intact in the future. (Google “brain vitrification” for more information)

Seems a bit costly just to make sure there's a bloke wi a ten bob at hand to put in the meter.

Good point. I'd be hoping for a back up generator incase of power cuts

Another thing, I assume being a cyclists of sorts you take reasonable care off yourself. What if they stuck your head/brain on/in fat bloke.

I was thinking of going halves with JohnFinch..... What are you trying to say?

seanoconn

Double post

finchy

Does that mean that we have to share a frozen coffin for a couple of thousand years? What if we get frozen together and 40th century Nazis assume we're a 21st century gay couple and de-frost us just to shove us in a concentration camp?

rick_chasey

Whatever is most convenient / appropriate my family at the time.

Pross

Another for take anything of use then burn me please. As I'm hoping to be reincarnated as a large bird of prey my human form won't be much use anyway.

ballysmate

seanoconn wrote:

Feeling a bit morbid today. What tickles your fancy and why? I'm currently undecided.

And would you donate your organs?

Ain't bothered which, as long as I'm dead first.

finchy

Rick Chasey wrote:

Whatever is most convenient / appropriate my family at the time.

What day the binmen come?

MattC59

A cardboard coffin and which ever is cheapest. I see very little point in wasting money to dispose of a sack of meat and bones !

fish156

Buried or cremated? Don't care - I'll be dead.

Frank the tank

johnfinch wrote:

Does that mean that we have to share a frozen coffin for a couple of thousand years? What if we get frozen together and 40th century Nazis assume we're a 21st century gay couple and de-frost us just to shove us in a concentration camp?

Even worse, when they have a cure for one of your's illness they have to thaw you both out and chuck the other poor bugger away.

UNLESS, they just get a gemmy and prise you both apart like a couple of frozen burgers.

random man

Frank the tank wrote:

The best part of me was left on Beeley moor when we were last up there fella.

However, of the bits that are left, any useful organs would be willingly donated, my hips can be weighed in for scrap and the rest can either be burnt or sent for medical science.

Oh! an if I pop mi clogs before Random man he can have all me bikes, bike tools and paraphernalia.

YeeeeSSS!!! Fancy going to Beeley tomorrow fella?

seanoconn

Frank the tank wrote:

johnfinch wrote:

Does that mean that we have to share a frozen coffin for a couple of thousand years? What if we get frozen together and 40th century Nazis assume we're a 21st century gay couple and de-frost us just to shove us in a concentration camp?

Even worse, when they have a cure for one of your's illness they have to thaw you both out and chuck the other poor bugger away.

UNLESS, they just get a gemmy and prise you both apart like a couple of frozen burgers.

They never prise apart evenly

Bagsy I'm the one who gets the extra meat

tim_wand

Cremated. once all bits of any use have gone where they can do best use.

What I d really like and I dont think British Waterways will allow , is floating down the Trent on a couple of Pallets then an Archer to fire a flaming arrow at my Pyre.

Seriously though. Because I do have issues with this. I abhor religion and the church totally.

Is it possible to be dispatched and shift this mortal coil with no religious reference or interference what so ever.

I ve already told Mrs W if anyone she's never seen me having a pint with turns up shes to tell em to Feck orff.

So is it possible to be layed to rest in this country with no religious/church or faith involvement what so ever.

Or is that just Gay Marriage and Gangland assasinations?

ballysmate

tim wand wrote:

Cremated. once all bits of any use have gone where they can do best use.

What I d really like and I dont think British Waterways will allow , is floating down the Trent on a couple of Pallets then an Archer to fire a flaming arrow at my Pyre.

Seriously though. Because I do have issues with this. I abhor religion and the church totally.

Is it possible to be dispatched and shift this mortal coil with no religious reference or interference what so ever.

I ve already told Mrs W if anyone she's never seen me having a pint with turns up shes to tell em to Feck orff.

So is it possible to be layed to rest in this country with no religious/church or faith involvement what so ever.

Or is that just Gay Marriage?

Sounds like you are talking about a Humanist funeral. Never been to one mind, but I know people that have and have come away quite moved.

tim_wand

I ll look into that cheers Ballysmate, Candour apart , I m "deadly serious" I want no religious contations at my passing what so ever.

And I m not going to have some 11th hour evangelistic epithany.

seanoconn

tim wand wrote:

I ll look into that cheers Ballysmate, Candour apart , I m "deadly serious" I want no religious contations at my passing what so ever.

And I m not going to have some 11th hour evangelistic epithany.

My grandparents were humanists and their services went as well as any relative could wish for.

ballysmate

tim wand wrote:

I ll look into that cheers Ballysmate, Candour apart , I m "deadly serious" I want no religious contations at my passing what so ever.

And I m not going to have some 11th hour evangelistic epithany.

No chance of bumping into an imaginary friend on the other side then.
Like you, I have no time for any religion. But when I'm dead the missus can do what she sees fit with the body. It's up to her because I'll be FECKING DEAD!

crumbschief

keef66 wrote:

However my remains are disposed of I'm going to come back as a cat and sh1t in next door's garden.

Haha no change there then keef,you gotta give that habit up.

raymondo60

I actually attended a cremation service today, for a good friend of mine who died suddenly and much too young. It was my first experience of a 'Humanist' ceremony, and I must admit it was much more refreshing, and relevant, than a religious-based event. Quite simply, it allowed us to chat about our friend who had passed (Georges), listen to his friends and family tell (mostly funny) stories of his life, and actually celebrate him, without referring to biblical quotes and singing hymns. IF you are religious and would prefer a religious ceremony, then of course respects to you; in this instance, the family did not want that, and the Humanist ceremony proved an excellent alternative.

ballysmate

Raymondo60 wrote:

I actually attended a cremation service today, for a good friend of mine who died suddenly and much too young. It was my first experience of a 'Humanist' ceremony, and I must admit it was much more refreshing, and relevant, than a religious-based event. Quite simply, it allowed us to chat about our friend who had passed (Georges), listen to his friends and family tell (mostly funny) stories of his life, and actually celebrate him, without referring to biblical quotes and singing hymns. IF you are religious and would prefer a religious ceremony, then of course respects to you; in this instance, the family did not want that, and the Humanist ceremony proved an excellent alternative.

My condolences on the loss of your friend. From what you say, the Humanist funeral does sound more relevant to the people left behind.

crumbschief

tim wand wrote:

What I d really like and I dont think British Waterways will allow , is floating down the Trent on a couple of Pallets then an Archer to fire a flaming arrow at my Pyre.

That made me laugh and also took me back to Robin of Sherwood.

Soni

Cryogenically Frozen is the way to go.

I recall watching an American program on this about 18 years ago and the next day at work i phoned up Directory Enquiries asking for companies who carryout this service, she said she didnt have any companies offering this service and asked exactly what is it they do so she can search some wider search phrases, I told her, and the line went dead, she thought I was on a wind up.

Wirral_paul

Soni wrote:

Cryogenically Frozen is the way to go.

Sounds like what happens on the average British bike ride at the moment!!

To the OP - can i pick "resurected" instead??

finchy

seanoconn wrote:

Frank the tank wrote:

johnfinch wrote:

Does that mean that we have to share a frozen coffin for a couple of thousand years? What if we get frozen together and 40th century Nazis assume we're a 21st century gay couple and de-frost us just to shove us in a concentration camp?

Even worse, when they have a cure for one of your's illness they have to thaw you both out and chuck the other poor bugger away.

UNLESS, they just get a gemmy and prise you both apart like a couple of frozen burgers.

They never prise apart evenly

Bagsy I'm the one who gets the extra meat

You're not having my piece of meat. :shock: :shock:

seanoconn

johnfinch wrote:

seanoconn wrote:

Frank the tank wrote:

johnfinch wrote:

Does that mean that we have to share a frozen coffin for a couple of thousand years? What if we get frozen together and 40th century Nazis assume we're a 21st century gay couple and de-frost us just to shove us in a concentration camp?

Even worse, when they have a cure for one of your's illness they have to thaw you both out and chuck the other poor bugger away.

UNLESS, they just get a gemmy and prise you both apart like a couple of frozen burgers.

They never prise apart evenly

Bagsy I'm the one who gets the extra meat

You're not having my piece of meat. :shock: :shock:

Finders keepers :P

Anyway, the use of meat will strictly prohibited in the 40th century.... for Aryan Supermen only

smoggysteve

Anyone considered donating their body to Gunter Von Hagens? So long as you don't mind being on permanent display somewhere.