<p>That’s why I told my mother, “Do not make me the executor of your will. I will not feed you to the hogs or turn you into a diamond. Choose someone who will be comfortable with following your wishes.”.</p>
<p>It is my deeply held religious belief that the body is just as sacred as the soul and should be treated with dignity and respect. We consider it a corporal work of mercy to bury the dead.</p>
<p>So I want my parents to know where I am coming from so that they can make decisions that reflect their own beliefs and preferences.</p>