Sleeping with the fishes; Unique interment concept allows one's ashes to nurture an underwater habitat.(PAGE ONE) From: The Washington Times (Washington, DC) | Date: February 24, 2008 | COPYRIGHT 2008 The Washington Times LLC. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Jen Haberkorn, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Every morning, Sue Rauld Barca used to microwave frozen fish and feed tiny pieces to the birds outside her home. Her husband, Larry, had a similar love for nature and stated in his will that he wanted his ashes scattered in Panama Bay or the Gulf of Mexico.

When they died last year, after long illnesses, their families decided to place the Barcas' ashes in an artificial reef off the coast of Florida. There, they were joined by the ashes of Mrs. Barca's sister and Mr. Barca's first wife.

It's not exactly a traditional ...

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