Chapter 2: Cryonics in Practice

Cryopreservation can be carried out as either whole-body or brain-only preservation. Both use the same medical process, but differ in total cost.

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Whole-body

• For members: €200,000
• For non-members: €230,000

Whole-body preservation includes standby and stabilization, and indefinite storage at the European Biostasis Foundation facility in Switzerland.

This option preserves the entire body and is chosen by those who want full biological preservation.

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Brain-only

• For members: €75,000
• For non-members: €115,000

The process follows the same protocol but patients require less space in long-term Dewars and lower maintenance costs.

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Membership

Membership ensures immediate standby readiness and access to lower preservation costs.

• Monthly: €50/month
• Yearly: €500/year
• Lifetime: €9,999 (one-time)

Members have 24/7 standby coverage, administrative support, and insurance assistance. Non-members pay a higher procedure fee if they join later.

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Funding

Most members fund their cryopreservation through term life insurance, which pays the full cost at the time of death. Read mor for other funding methods.