[JustaDumbBlonde]

"Let me rephrase that: There is no objective, scientific evidence that Ötzi cares one way or the other."

Fair enough. But since there is no objective evidence in any particular direction, it wouldn't hurt to err on the side of what civilized society considers treating remains with dignity and respect.

[Pharmboy]

Well, you make a good point since we have much evidence that both neandertals and Cro-Magnon buried their dead ceremonially.