Although morality is codified empathy, I haven't yet codified mine. As for relative empathy, perhaps my lack of significant friendships in real life contributes to my outpouring of emotions online, and for that I apologize.
As for post-mortem degradation, consider that none of us expects to be treated in such a way that would have offended us while we were still living for much the same reason that we expect milk cartons to contain milk: we trust each other. And to cast doubt upon the treatment of our bodies is to cast doubt on all promises-- for what distinguishes promise from promise, trust from trust?
But of course, moral nihilism blows all that to bits. "Why not degrade the dead?" it asks. And I answer, "Because I don't want to". And that's all I'm talking about. Want. Pain. Memories. But you doubtlessly hold the philosophical high ground, here, and I'll concede if you press.
It just feels wrong.
-Duxwing