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There is a place in Toronto where students use cadavers for their learning. Tell how to go about leaving my body for this purpose. Do my love ones still have to have a funeral, which I DO NOT WANT.

2006-09-24 12:10:07 · 15 answers · asked by cufflinkro 2 in Science & Mathematics Medicine

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Make arrangments in your will to donate your body to whatever university you want. Also make arrangements with your mortuary and the university. Inform all of your relatives of your plans and make sure that they will carry out your wishes. They don't have to have a funeral at all. Nor even a memorial service if you don't want it.'

2006-09-24 12:18:57 · answer #1 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0 0

If you live in Toronto and you do donate your body, your body will not be used locally. This is done so that there is no chance that a student will recognize the cadaver. I have worked on them in MN and all of them came from out of state. Also, all the "trimmings" are stored in a bucket next to the body, and when all is said and done the bodies are usually cremated. This is a very generous thing for a person to do, in fact some medical schools actually hold services for the cadavers they are about to dissect.

2006-09-24 14:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by mr.answerman 6 · 2 0

You have to make a will and let the closest to you your intentions> You choose the institutions you want to donate your body for research or for medical students. If you don't want a funeral, your loved ones might opt for a memorial and that will be not your problem anymore, still put on the will the arrangements you'd like, but I wouldn't be too worried about this

2006-09-24 12:42:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

First and foremost, make sure that you have your wishes in writing. Without this you wishes are moot.

As far as donating you body, I am not sure about that. I would think that contacting a local medical school or university and discuss it with the anatomy department.

Thank you ahead of time for your donation. I have worked with many bodies that have been donated and it is an invaluable learning tool. Thank you again.

2006-09-26 21:14:41 · answer #4 · answered by Matthew 2 · 1 0

I think after your death you won't go anywhere. Not even in Toronto.. ;-)
You can bequeath your body and make out a will that you don't want a funeral. Kinda selfish though.
It gives those left behind some closure to go through this type of ceremony.
Me, my daughter can do with my body whatever will make her feel best. Once I am dead, I don't give a damn.

2006-09-24 12:14:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

It is a very very noble thought. Usually, the family practitioner is the best person to ask for guidance. Your drivers license will be marked accordingly. In case you donate your body to science, it is advisable to donate your usable organs so that those who are less fortunate and waiting for a chance to live can have the gift of life from you.

Also, it is very important to discuss this in advance with your family, whether they agree to it or not. They love you and they have a right to know.

2006-09-25 06:18:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anjalee 2 · 1 0

I don't know about Toronto but in United States when you get a license to drive the first thing they ask you is "would you like to be a organ donor"..or simply go to the hospital or call them..I'm sure they will take anything you have to offer. .as far as a funeral goes you'll have to put that in a will..

2006-09-24 14:04:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

A revocable living trust might be a good start, w/ a stipulation in your will in the trust. You and stipulate what you want to have done w/ your remains after death in the will, and put it under the umbrella of a trust. Make sure everything is legal, and have an attorney advice and help secure your documents. ALSO...Call the local DMV (Dept of Motor Vehicles) and ask them if you should put this info on your drivers licencse.

2006-09-27 19:39:45 · answer #8 · answered by bobbie e 3 · 1 0

Write in your will that you want your remains to be donated for research to a center like the Christian Science Learning Hospital.

2006-09-24 12:19:24 · answer #9 · answered by sparkletina 6 · 1 0

go ask the university that you want your body to go to. You can also donate your body parts for saving other peoples lives

2006-09-24 12:15:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

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