1.   As examples, they said, Hmong families had to allow autopsies on dead relatives against their beliefs and Maryland hospitals lost accreditation for refusing to perform abortions.

2.   By Muslim custom, Abiola should be buried Wednesday and no autopsy should be allowed.

3.   Embalming is discouraged, cremation is not permitted, and autopsies are not allowed unless legally mandated.

4.   He said a federal statute allowing military autopsies on presidents and Cabinet members requires a finding of suspicion.