FAQ's

What is LifeDonation?

LifeDonation is the first non-profit organization dedicated solely to the education and awareness of whole body donation to benefit society. The organization is preparing to launch a database for persons who want to donate their bodies to science, research and education. We offer educational, community and other types of support for persons, families and friends who want to learn the process and how it is used benefits our communities through education and medical research. To donate a person’s body is the last gift and at LifeDonation we are committed to honoring that gift through support to the donor, the donor’s loved ones and the institutions they are interested in.

How does someone donate his/her body to science or research through LifeDonation?

A unique feature of LifeDonation is our registration database. Similar to other databases that allow persons to register for other types of donations, such as living organs, LifeDonation’s database includes an education and registration packet that helps the donor understand how to communicate the decision and how to help the family understand the process.

What is the focus of LifeDonation?

As a non-profit organization, LifeDonation is dedicated to the donor and the donor’s loved ones. We are available for support, education and awareness. Our goal is to help donors make the best decision, communicate properly and calm misconceptions.
We are a volunteer organization comprised of medical, funeral and educational professionals who seek to bring a streamlined process to the area of whole body donation. We also promote the immense need and community benefits of the donation.

How does LifeDonation approach its work?

The mission of LifeDonation is based on a three prong approach that educates and supports the community, the donor and to the donor’s loved ones.
LifeDonation will teach and advocate the general community about the benefits associated with whole body donations and create a no charge registration database for people who wish to donate their bodies to science upon death LifeDonation will create a structure so that the people who have chosen to donate will know how to communicate that to their families, their funeral directors and others.
LifeDonation will dispel myths and other perceptions about the donation process. Finally, LifeDonation will offer support and encouragement to those family members whose loved ones have died and donated their bodies