I think it would be offernsive to yourself

My thoughts? If it makes you happy and harms no one, go ahead.

I will give you thoughts only if you accept this.

Hypocrisy loves company.

If you can separate yourself from the excesses and abuses of the catholic church they sure, great social support system. I know too many people, both men and women who have suffered at the hands of the church, and the financial abuses and excesses just offend me deeply. There is not a church on the face of the earth that will ever get another dime out of me.

If you mean burial, it won't matter much. That should give you something to look forward to.

What does that mean, 'traditional purposes.'?

In my opinion traditions help form our person and choices. I never had to stop being Lutheran. I got a letter that informed me I gotta go since I don’t pay my 10%. Ah well. I have many friends that are Christian. What they don’t know or ask does not effect them. Make you happy!

. . . aside from ALL that is wrong about catholicism . . .

IMO, 'tradition' is antithetical to Critical Thinking !
Is there some rational for tradition other than "that's the way it (always) has been" ?
How is that ANY (good) reason for anything ?

Most Christians are lying atheist. Guess it depends on your ideal of morals versus necessarily for deception for survival.