Plot summary
Aaron Buchbinder, 26, an acquaintance of Nate's, dies of pancreatic cancer. In accordance with the deceased's wishes, Nate insists on witnessing the incineration of his body, and in doing so learns a few things about the process, including how pacemakers can cause the retort to sustain damage such as that which had delayed the disposition by a day, and the most efficient placement of the body in the retort. Keith gets suspended, gives Taylor to his parents, and fights with David. Fisher & Sons has an unannounced inspection allowing Rico to invest his new inheritance in the company and become a partner. Brenda goes to a sex addicts anonymous meeting. Ruth quits her job. Nate undergoes a high-risk surgery for his AVM and his family anxiously awaits the outcome as Brenda packs up her house and drives away.
Credits
Adapted from Wikipedia contributors, List of Six Feet Under episodes. HTML formatting and reference markers removed.