Hello all,
So I’ve decided that after paying back my loans and buying life-insurance that I’m going to commit suicide using the exit bag method. I can’t be talked out of this.
However, I find myself wondering about what would be ideal for an EMT/Paramedic to haul back to the emergency room–it’s a small gesture, but it’s the least I can do for anyone hauling my body around. What sorts of things will they do to my body upon arrival? What about when they take it back to the emergency room? Would a less clothed body be ideal? Am I free to dress myself up however I want?
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Idk, man, what kind of specifics are you concerned about for the EMT/Coroner? I feel fairly certain that it will be a run of the mill process for them. Clothed or unclothed, your moment when you choose to leave this world should be yours. It’s kind of you to consider them but if we can’t choose that, well, i guess saying something like what’s left for us is rather pointless but i think you get my point.
Do you have a place?
Careful with the life insurance, I’m pretty sure they all have a no suicide clause.
I will speak to the insurance part first . Your policy will have a Suicide Clause in it (in the US). This clause runs for two years in most cases. If you commit suicide less than two years after the policy went into effect it will not pay out in the event of suicide.
As to what to wear or have with you, that is the least of your worries. If you appear dead to the first First Responder on scene it will be the coroner or whomever he/she delegates to that will be dealing with your remains and effects. Believe me, they have seen it all, and will deal with you and your stuff/clothing in a respectful way and it is all just part of the job they do.
My state’s laws reduce it to one year.
I agree with a1957. The professionals have likely seen it all.
That said, you could leave a short note for them, with an apology, at the scene. Hope it will be found and that they will care enough about it/you for your message to get through to them.
This was good, thanks for the advice
Why do you care? Sounds like an excuse (not a bad one by any means) to me. Perhaps you could tell us more about your concerns for them?
An excuse? Like an excuse not to commit suicide? Well I’m pretty committed, so it’s not that. I just don’t want to be burdensome to anyone after I die, even if it’s paramedics doing their job–I’m a very considerate person after all.
All they care about is that you don’t leak or have parts falling off and that there is a clear path to the door.
That’s about it.
Welp. Good to know!
Don’t worry about it. With me, the first responders are going have to do extra work.