Dear Ann Landers,
y great-uncle is eighty-four years old. Up until last year he was in very good health. Last week Uncle told us he plans to revise his will. We were shocked at what he wants in it. Uncle insists on having a Viking funeral. I did not know what a Viking funeral was until he explained it. The dead person is put into a boat, the boat is set afire and shoved out to sea. Uncle explained that this would not be against the law, as the piece of property he owns has a lake on it. The lake could be used instead of the sea. I think this is a romantic way to go. The rest of the family is appalled. Do you feel we should let Uncle have his wish?-Spokesman For The Relatives

Dear Spokesman,
I can't make this decision and neither can your relatives. Your state has burial laws, and I know of no state which would permit a Viking funeral-even on a pri-vately owned lake.