It's a practice that appeals to some people but disturbs many others: freezing the deceased in the hope that science and medicine will progress to the point where it's possible to raise them from the dead. It's called cryonics, and the Alcor Life Extension Foundation is the world leader in the field, according to its Web site.
More disturbing than Demolition Man
A former employee has come out with some harsh allegations against the Alcor Life Extension Foundation.