Many people feel donating parts of their bodies for transplant is a significant way of helping others. In most recent years, medical advancements have allowed for the transplantation of many organs and tissues. Transplantation procedures do not interfere with the preparation of the body for the funeral service, regardless of the type and extent of transplantation. The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act permits individuals over the age of 18 to donate organs (heart, kidney, liver, etc.) and tissue (skin, bone, cornea, etc.) to be used for transplant or research purposes without complicated legal procedures.

We can provide you with more information on anatomical gifts. In addition, the United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) has been established as a national source for both information and immediate assistance in actual donation. Contact UNOS at 1-800-24DONOR (1-800-243-6667).