“Abbey also left instructions on what to do with his remains: Abbey wanted his body transported in the bed of a pickup truck, and wished to be buried as soon as possible. He did not want to be embalmed or placed in a coffin Instead, he preferred to be placed inside of an old sleeping bag, and requested that his friends disregard all state laws concerning burial. ‘I want my body to help fertilize the growth of a cactus or cliff rose or sagebrush or tree.’ said the message. For his funeral, Abbey stated ‘No formal speeches desired, though the deceased will not interfere if someone feels the urge. But keep it all simple and brief.’ He requested gunfire and bagpipe music, a cheerful and raucous wake, ‘[a]nd a flood of beer and booze! Lots of singing, dancing, talking, hollering, laughing, and lovemaking.’”

-From the Wikipedia entry for Environmentalist/Author Edward Abbey

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