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capn.sharky - 4-8-2005 at 08:26 AM

As one reaches the upper limits of ones life, he thinks about this kind of crap. I am wondering if a person should cross over (check out of this world, go to the other side, pass on, etc.) what is the law in Mexico about leaving the body in Baja. I would prefer to be cremated and dumped into the Sea of Cortez. Is there any law against this? After all, this is where I spent my happiest times during my life.

Sharkey....

Tucker - 4-8-2005 at 09:23 AM

Many of the gringos down here are cremated and disposed of at sea. I don't know the legalities except that the body must be disposed of within 3 days.

[Edited on 4-8-2005 by Tucker]

Bruce R Leech - 4-8-2005 at 09:29 AM

I don't know of any crematoriums in this aria. Baja sur.

SO - 4-8-2005 at 09:31 AM

I've already asked my family (I'm 47 soon) if they will honor my wishes and throw me on a wood pile like a native Norte Americano Indian, as there is no sense in planting me into the ground when I would much rather go up on a pooof of smoke, like magic.

Was told it couldn't be done, so I'll plan my own exit, and toast myself when the time comes, or find someone to help me get back to nature to ashes to dust. There are just too many rules and regulations nowadays.

Do like the Sea of Cortez Idea but if I do pass on outside Baja, I hope to have the remains thrown into the mighty Columbia River, once, the largest salmon run in the world.

To plan the exit strategy of life. Sounds like good plan, but I still have some living to do yet.

Bruce.....

Tucker - 4-8-2005 at 09:41 AM

there is one in La Paz. A man I knew was cremated and his urn is prominently displayed on the wall adjacent to his wife's alberca.

SO....."toast"?

Bruce R Leech - 4-8-2005 at 09:54 AM

thanks Tucker I did not know that. and it is some thing that is good to know .

did you Know that It is illegal for foreigners to die in Mexico :lol:

Tommy A - 4-8-2005 at 10:49 AM

I like the Viking funeral's, give all your friends a lighted arrow.

lizard lips - 4-8-2005 at 12:01 PM

Legally you can be buried or cremated in Mexico. Your body does not have to be returned to your country of citizenship.

Pompano - 4-8-2005 at 12:17 PM

I have attended a great many funerals in Baja in the last 30 plus years. Mostly Mexican folks, but quite a few foreign residents also. You can be creamated, buried, scattered, lots of different ways. I attended Baja Patty's funeral procession as her coffin was carried across by boat to her rancho on the Pt. Conception penisula... Rcho Margarita. Her ceremony was given special permission.

My old friend, JW Black (Blackjack) inventor/trailboss..of Earl Stanley Gardner expeditions into Baja 'appropriated' Gardner's ashes and flew them over the Cortez to be scattered. This was Gardner's wish, although his widow balked at the idea...but Blackjack won out for his old amigo and made sure his ashes went into the Cortez to float up on the land he loved.

I will be laid out on my platform like a good Dakota Souix. Feeding the frigatebirds. Maybe you can use me as a Baja Nomad ...whatchamacallit?

backninedan - 4-8-2005 at 12:30 PM

Tommy, I would give all my friends burning arrows to fire at my gas soaked boat, but I'm thinking they will all be wayy to drunk to have pointy things entrusted to them. I may have to settle for something with a fuse.

#1 - 4-8-2005 at 12:52 PM

Read the story " 'Til Death do Us Part" by Fred Hoctor. It is posted under the newsletter link on the homepage of this site. :biggrin:

Capt. George - 4-8-2005 at 05:07 PM

Sharkey,

I'd be glad to grant your wish, do you want to wait till you're dead? If not, I'd still be happy to oblige, after all, what are friends for? Do you have any polyester garments remaining from the seventies, please wear them, you'll go up like a match....

You know I have experience, was a Firefighter for 20 years and also some experience in the "body disposal business"....Just say the word and I'll be off and running with my Zippo, nothing else works like a Zippo! See you at the Bar-B-Q............

as ever, su amigo el Vikingo de Punta Abreojos

capn.sharky - 4-8-2005 at 05:19 PM

Georgie Porgie: Yes, I would prefer to wait until I am dead---if that is okay with you. I know about the crematorium in La Paz and $7000 pesos is a much better deal than you can get here in the states. As for you, my fine friend, I would prefer you keep your Zippo in your pants. What was a New York firefighter doing carrying around a Zippo. Did you use it on the slow days.

Bruce R Leech - 4-8-2005 at 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pompano
AP NEWSFLASH/MULEGE,BAJA SUR,MEXICO APRIL 8, 2005

EARLY THIS MORNING A SINGLE ENGINE 4-SEAT CESSNA PLANE CRASHED INTO THE CEMETERY OF THE SLEEPY VILLAGE OF MULEGE, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MEXICO. THE LOCAL POLICE, FIRE BRIGAGE, AND CONCERNED CITIZENRY RUSHED TO THE CRASH SITE AND BEGAN LOOKING FOR SURVIVORS AND/OR VICTIMS IN THE TORN UP GROUND. AT LAST COUNT OVER 245 BODIES HAVE BEEN RECOVERED AND DIGGING CONTINUES INTO THE NIGHT..........

Capt. George - 4-8-2005 at 05:45 PM

Ahh, Sharky, can't I have any fun???

You know I'm here for you.......Slow days? the south Bronx?, it was so tough there, they didn't even have guns, just pushed the bullits into you.

When are you guys gonna visit us in the "outback"? mi casqa es su casa.
Zippos, no charge.

Capt. George