Don,

As you said all sailors who are lost at sea "unfound". They know where the ship is and found a skeleton so it is not "unfound". Lost at sea is different then a situation like this.

The mariners that you refer to in days of old were buried at sea mainly because it wouldn't be a pleasant trip with a rotting carcase on such a lengthy journey. Traditions are often formed around outmoded needs.

If I'm involved in an auto accident should my body remain at the intersection of 4th and Main or receive a proper burial if my corpse is found?

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for honoring traditions. Burial at sea is something to be respected. In this case it might not be the way to go.

Ron