Do you want to donate your body for research and how

Maybe a nearby medical school?

@dreaminasecond You are wise to be getting your affairs in order.

I have enlisted myself as a donor, through my state's motor vehicle department. That way, I will be able to help as many people as possible, the balance to be cremated. When I lived in Southern California, I checked with UCLA about donation of my body after death, but they would only consider a whole body donation, not one where organs had been harvested.

@miloandlisa has a great idea to check with a nearby medical school to find out their guidelines. And look into medical research facilities.
Ginger

@dreaminasecond,
I live in Rochester, so many people want to donate their bodies to Mayo. I went to a funeral home presentation about planning your funeral and they mentioned that you need a backup plan because sometime medical centers are at capacity and cannot accept additional bodies.

I am sure each large medical facility has their own criteria, but as an example, here is Mayo's,
https://www.mayoclinic.org/body-donation/making-donation
Two options to find out what is available in your area:
- Contact larger medical facility that does research or is a teaching hospital
- Discuss with local funeral home

It is very generous to donate your body, but having the necessary paperwork done ahead time is essential.

I am donating mine to the Medical College of Wisconsin. Easy process. Gave them a phone call. They promptly mailed the forms. Be sure to inform your family about your decision.

Science Care is another option I’ve run across for donating to medical research. Their website is very helpful or you could call them at 800-417-3747 for more info