How many people have been frozen?
Despite 30 years of media attention and various scientific advances, there have only been 70-85 people frozen. This includes “neuro” (head only) and brain-only suspensions. Presently, somewhere between 800 and 1,000 people are enrolled in preneed suspension programs. If a family inquires about cryonics, how can a funeral director best serve them? If the inquiry is made on behalf of a family member who has just died, call ACS or another cryonics society immediately because time is of the essence. Although it is unclear how much of a delay is “too long,” since possible future repair mechanisms are unknown, the sooner cool-down can commence, the better. In addition, do not embalm or freeze the body. Instead, pack the body in regular ice cubes or shaved ice to lower the body temperature quickly. Families often need time for extended discussion, and funeral directors should take steps to preserve the biological integrity of the subject. If the family decides not to proceed with cryonic susp
