I would like to see plastination as a standard offer in cases of death.
(no login) Posted Jul 9, 2001 6:08 PM
If it could be done cheaper than cryonics
it would be a great solution to those that can't afford full cryonic suspension.
For those who can afford cryonic suspension
some seem to be hesitant to use embalming
e.g. hesitant to damage the body further before the freezing, out of concern that it might be harder to be brought back.
Such a sentiment might make some hesitant to select plastination too.
As a result they might be out of luck if their cryonic suspension for some reason fails to take place or later is abandoned.
Plastination might find a market among those that have signed up for neuro suspension:
e.g. as a combination: freeze the brain or head
and plastinate the body!
Plastination might also find a market among people that already are in favour of embalming: E.g. religious people or anyone who just want to preserve a body in the best possible way, and who does not worry about restoring it.