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How do you go about doing this,does anyone know please? My elderly Mum has asked me to find out. Sensible answers only please.

mydogsandme Thurs 06/11/08 19:13

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Lil O'lady
Thurs 06/11/08
19:38

http://www.ifishoulddie.co.uk/donating-a-body- for-medical-research-c56.html

I had always thought this was for the best, however on discussion with my family they found the prospect very distressing so I expect they'll burn me or plant me as makes them feel less sad.

theonlyone
Thurs 06/11/08
19:44

my uncle donated his body ..but he was so ill
his body wasn't suitable .

petal54
Thurs 06/11/08
22:38

elderly friend of mine had same as your uncle ,the onlyone,

chazza
Fri 07/11/08
13:00

There's an option on the UK donor card to leave it to medical science

Ethel
Fri 07/11/08
13:02

It's an awful choice - you can donate organs to save lives, or donate your body to medical science, which could help save lots of lives in the future. Sadly you can't do both.

cruella
Fri 07/11/08
18:30

My Mum did this.
She wrote to the Hospital University for the paperwork.
Completed it and sent it back to them.
They keep it on file until the dreaded day comes for the family. The Senior Lecturer examines the body to ensure it is acceptable for the University.
They then remove the body.. and normally they write to ask if you wish the body to be returned to the family, or arrangements to be made by them.
I chose the latter.. but did attend a beautiful memorial service at the University 18 months later. Families of the deceased all attended the service, as well as the Students. A token wreath is placed in the chapel on behalf of the students and Lecturers. Deceased names are written in the book of remembrance. xx

mydogsandme
Fri 07/11/08
21:39

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thank you for all your thoughtful and helpful answers x

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