Though strictly speaking in most cases it is not necessary to be absolutely certain of the disposition of one's earthly remains, there are of course exceptions to this (see Eunuchs), but in general it is helpful to us in helping you to decide on what is to become of you if you can afford us as much precise information as to the events leading up to your unfortunate demise and everything that may have occured afterwards as is both possible and known to you

Burke and Hare