We do not have contractual arrangements with either Alcor or CI. We are simply volunteering our time and equipment to whomever needs it. Some people in Portland are very likely already certified by Alcor, so they might make use of our equipment, providing a more official role. We wouldn't need a contract with CI in order to assist a CI member. The authority would need to come from the next of kin I suppose. We do not plan to ask anyone to sign additional authorization. Honestly, I think there has only been one case in Oregon, and I think it's unlikely that there will be another one soon.
I have had meetings with two local funeral directors, and they both seemed eager to help. I did not bring up the issue of neuroseparation yet, so that is my next task. I do not plan to qualify as a funeral director because I now feel that we have the best chance by receiving a "donated organ" and allowing the funeral director to handle the disposition of the remainder of the body in the ordinary way. In other words, I'm taking the medical track as opposed to the funeral director track. I still may go to funeral director school later if it would allow us to avoid having to work with a funeral director.
