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From: 
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2006 14:28:04 EDT
Subject: Re: BC Cryonics prep, recent regulatory changes

In a message dated 7/29/2006 5:13:56 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
 writes:

This  section of the Act does not prohibit funeral directors in BC from  
performing preparation and transport services related to a cryonic  
arrangement 
assuming that these services are in compliance with provincial  health 
regulations 
(www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/reg/H/Health/4_83.htm#part4)  and
human remains transfer regulations  
(www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/reg/C/298_2004.htm).

To be clear, should  a consumer wish their remains to be preserved using 
cryonics, a BC funeral  provider is not prohibited from performing any 
related 
services such as  preparation and transport, as per the Cremation, 
Interment & Funeral  Services Act regulations. 

If there are any questions around this  issue, please contact the BPCPA 
directly at (604) 320-1667 in Vancouver or  toll free in BC at  
1-888-564-9963.

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I  think that this is the best that cryonicists can expect from British  
Columbia bureaucrats at this time. Presumably an Alcor Transport team or a  
Suspended Animation team could conduct Standby under the authority of  a
British Columbia funeral director. 

I believe that this law is  only going to be changed by a challenge in 


(Skipping copying of rest of BC regs...)
 
Ben...
 
Thank you and others for your proactive stance on this important  issue.  
 
I happen to be working with a British Columbia prospect/client at this  time. 
 
 
It is no secret that regulators and "religious nut jobs" pose a significant  
threat to the cryonics as well as the extreme life extension movements.  
 
While our best interest may be served in staying quietly "under the radar"  

for at least a while in some instances, there are times when activism is called
 for.  We cannot cede activism and political proactivity to a well  

entrenched, highly funded group that for lack of better name we shall call the
"religious right."  
 
Your leadership and creativity is appreciated in this matter.  While  not 
perfect, the above is at least a start toward a "workable" regulation for BC  
cryonics assistance.  On behalf of the cryonics community, and people whose  
lives may be saved in BC,  we thank you for your successful efforts.
 
Rudi 

 

Rudi Richard Hoffman CFP  CLU ChFC

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