Episode Guide THE WILL: OUTRAGEOUS FINAL WISHES For some people, what happens to their body after they die is the last chance to make a memorable statement about their life, and a simple funeral or cremation just won't cut it. In this one-hour special, some of the most unusual and shocking last requests are explored, and the ever-changing funeral industry is examined as they try to keep up with the varied demands of their clients. Curious requests are examined, from eco-conscious people who want their body disposed of in "green" ways to live funerals and even a man whose casket design pays homage to his favorite beverage, Pabst Blue Ribbon. Animal lovers are not forgotten, from a man who left his fortune to build a swanky house for cats to a woman whose pacemaker was donated to a dog with a bad heart. The truth is, people are at liberty to do what they want with their bodies and belongings as long as it is legal. A panel of experts, including lawyers, an estate-planning expert, and a mortician consultant, discuss whether the final wishes would really hold up in the funeral home and, more importantly, in a court of law. |
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