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Schiavo Family, Husband Spar Over Funeral
Findlaw.com ^ | April 1, 2005 | VICKIE CHACHERE

Posted on 04/01/2005 3:52:40 PM PST by kennedy

The medical examiner completed the autopsy of Terri Schiavo on Friday, clearing the way for the release of the body to her husband, who plans to cremate her remains and bury the ashes without telling his in-laws when or where.

Results of the autopsy may not be released for several weeks, the medical examiner's office said. Husband Michael Schiavo hopes the autopsy will settle questions about her medical condition, but experts differ on whether that will happen.

Michael Schiavo and his in-laws spent Friday planning separate funerals for the 41-year-old woman, who died Thursday - 13 days after her feeding tube was removed.

Her parents, Bob and Mary Schindler, have scheduled a funeral Mass for Tuesday in nearby Gulfport. The Mass will be preceded by a gathering for people to express their condolences.

Michael Schiavo's family has said he plans to take the cremated remains to Pennsylvania, where she grew up, but her parents want to bury her body in Florida so her parents and siblings can visit her grave.

Michael Schiavo declined to comment on the autopsy. The body is now ready for release to an unidentified mortuary designated by her husband.

Terri Schiavo had been the center of a long legal battle over whether she would have wanted to be kept alive with the feeding tube for 15 years after suffering a devastating brain injury.

David Gibbs, the Schindlers' attorney, said there have been no further discussions between Michael Schiavo and the Schindlers about their daughter's remains. The Schindlers do not plan to press the issue in court, he said.

"The court has already determined that (Michael Schiavo) will control the burial decisions," Gibbs said.

Outside the Pinellas Park hospice where Terri Schiavo lived for five years, just a few protesters returned Friday for a brief mass as city workers took down barricades used to control the crowd. Media crews from around the country packed up their gear.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: allterriallthetime; anotherterrithread; creatin; enoughalready; funeral; giveitarest; schiavo; shesaliveinchristjim; shesdeadjim; terripalooza
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To: kennedy
David Gibbs, the Schindlers' attorney, said there have been no further discussions between Michael Schiavo and the Schindlers about their daughter's remains. The Schindlers do not plan to press the issue in court, he said. "The court has already determined that (Michael Schiavo) will control the burial decisions," Gibbs said.

This attorney doesn't seem to bright. Since the autopsy was completed at lightning speed, it is obvious that it was done only to determine cause of death. If the Schindlers want more answers as to what happened to their daughter, it seems that this lawyer should have suggested an immediate wrongful death lawsuit. That lawsuit would prevent Terri's body from being destroyed by cremation.

41 posted on 04/01/2005 5:46:32 PM PST by eeriegeno
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To: luckystarmom

>>>She did everything the way my brother would have wanted it.

So you honestly believe that Terri would have WANTED for her parents to not attend her funeral or even know where she was buried.

The difference IS that your SIL did what your brother would have wanted. This is not the case with this creton.


42 posted on 04/01/2005 5:59:34 PM PST by sandbar
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To: eeriegeno

OR....maybe the Schindlers don't have the stomach for it, which would be understandable.


43 posted on 04/01/2005 6:02:03 PM PST by Aria
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To: Aria

If the Schindlers want any peace, they will now stop future contact with him or the people surrounding them. Lawsuits, court actions would just lead them into constant horrows. Sometimes you have to know when it is time to fold them. I hope they can.


44 posted on 04/01/2005 6:07:36 PM PST by cajungirl (no)
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To: eeriegeno

The autopsy was not done at lightning speed. They usually take 4 hours, then the organs are examined later, after they are fixed in formalin and cut up into pieces for microscopic slides.

And once an autopsy is done, the body is no longer of interest in a forensic suit unless some later evidence comes up. I don't think there will be such as this forensic pathologist knows the likelihood of suits etc.


45 posted on 04/01/2005 6:10:31 PM PST by cajungirl (no)
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To: kennedy

At 6' 7" Michael Schiavo can run, but he can't hide. My intuition tells me that he will soon be reunited with his beloved Terri.


46 posted on 04/01/2005 6:11:57 PM PST by Salvey
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To: Mr Ramsbotham

I would almost make a bet that if a movie is made of this mess it will be made by the Schindlers.


47 posted on 04/01/2005 6:12:27 PM PST by sgtbono2002
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To: Bigfitz

>>>Michael Schiavo's day is coming though absolutely no one can dish out as much evil vile hatred as Michael has and escape unscathed.>>>

I wish I had your faith. I have seen too many scumballs not get what they deserved.


48 posted on 04/01/2005 6:23:33 PM PST by sandbar
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To: Salvey
My intuition tells me that he will soon be reunited with his beloved Terri.

I strongly doubt Michael will end up in the same place as Terri.

49 posted on 04/01/2005 6:25:09 PM PST by Canticle_of_Deborah
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To: kennedy

Just remember Michael is a great guy who's been a great husband.

I read that right here on FR.


50 posted on 04/01/2005 6:27:32 PM PST by Canticle_of_Deborah
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To: sandbar

Michael Schiavo is evil -- plain and simple. If I were his girlfriend, I'd be worried.

To: Michael Schiavo and his family: Whether you believe it or not, God's wrath is coming. You will not get away with your vicious, inhumane and cruel behaviour.

God is not mocked. You reap what you sow. And you (and your supporters) will reap a whirlwind.

Are you ready to meet the Lord on Judgment Day? I doubt it.

Repent, Michael, before it's too late, and do the right thing by Terri's parents.

Terri's death is not the end; it is only the beginning.

People like Shiavo's attorney, George Felos, have done more harm to their cause then they realize at this point. They have awakened a sleeping giant.

The judiciary will be reformed, and Terri Schindler-Schiavo will be remembered forever.


51 posted on 04/01/2005 6:31:11 PM PST by TrustGod1 (Michael Schiavo's behaviour is beneath contempt)
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To: kennedy

Yeah? Well GET THIS:

On my news report they actually said (insert hysterical laughter here)

"The cause of death will not be known for two weeks"

(Pick me off the floor, now)


52 posted on 04/01/2005 6:33:11 PM PST by greccogirl ("Freedom belongs to those who are willing to sacrifice the most for it")
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To: sandbar
So you honestly believe that Terri would have WANTED for her parents to not attend her funeral or even know where she was buried.

Yep. Even supporters of MS have got to find that propostion hard to swallow. Not to mention that MS had not one but two of her lawyers at her deathbed, yet threw out her brother and priest!

53 posted on 04/01/2005 6:35:47 PM PST by NYCVirago
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To: sandbar

I think that her parents should get on with their lives and have their own memorial service to honor her.

I think they should let her husband do what he wants with her remains.

Her parents can also set up a special memorial where they can visit in order to honor her.

Her parents fought the good fight, and it's over. I think they need to keep him as much out of their lives as possible.


54 posted on 04/01/2005 6:37:01 PM PST by luckystarmom
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To: sgtbono2002
I'll take a wild guess that Michael Schiavo is a jerk - that's his only motive. The question is when he became such a jerk.

Everybody sees this situation from their own perspective, and my vision of this is that no man who says he loved his wife could ever treat her parents the way this guy has treated the Schindlers.

55 posted on 04/01/2005 6:44:17 PM PST by Bernard
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To: Bernard

Could somebody tell me why that jerk of a husband had so much power over terri's rehabilitation, care and now funeral? Can't they see that what he is doing and has done has not been in the best interest to Terri or his family? If I can see that, why can't any of these "educated" doctors and judges see it? I just don't get it!!!!!!! What am I missing?? (no puns please!)


56 posted on 04/01/2005 6:51:46 PM PST by derllak
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To: derllak

I will say that sometimes children do not get along with their parents, and sometimes they marry someone that they get along with better than their parents.

After talking to my parents about this case, I for one am glad that my husband will be in charge of me in this situation.

My parents would be the one wanting to take me off of a feeding tube, and my husband would not.

My parents would want me to be buried, and my husband knows that I want to be cremated. He can figure out what he wants to do with the ashes.


57 posted on 04/01/2005 6:55:48 PM PST by luckystarmom
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To: sgtbono2002
I would almost make a bet that if a movie is made of this mess it will be made by the Schindlers.

FR Exclusive: Michael Schiavo To Become Multi-Millionaire Shortly

58 posted on 04/01/2005 6:56:49 PM PST by DJ MacWoW (Life support. canned, frozen or fresh, it's good for you!)
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To: Kenny Bunkport

Greer didn't want a mediator because he had an agenda of his own. He let his Scientology beliefs over-ride his oath of office.

Anytime someone tells you what he personally believes won't affect how he makes judicial decisions is either a liar or a . . . liar.

If Governor Bush does anything at all, he should remove Judge Greer from the Courts and strip him of judicial authority.

When 3 of Elle Run Hubb@st@rds' followers get together you know someone's going to have her feeding tube removed.


59 posted on 04/01/2005 6:57:28 PM PST by HighlyOpinionated (God have mercy on America. God have mercy on us all.)
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To: derllak

>>>If I can see that, why can't any of these "educated" doctors and judges see it? I just don't get it!!!!!!! What am I missing?? (no puns please!)>>>

The only thing I can figure is a deal with the devil. I mean it's gotten outrageous at all the injustices involved in this case. Sadly, most people don't bother finding out the real facts and truth and are getting their information from the 40 seconds mentioned on the evening news.


60 posted on 04/01/2005 7:02:01 PM PST by sandbar
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