My family and I are helping a friend who is dying and they want to know if the gold teeth they have can be extracted after their death to be sold and use to help his brothers teenager with their future college fund? If so, who does it? Who should I and my family contact to make this arrangement?
2007-01-25 16:08:48 · 15 answers · asked by Paul 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
No, this is illegal because it is undue abuse of a corpse, and for the very small amount of gold that is actually in the teeth, it is worthless. Besides, there has to be a better method to a college fund than ripping out the teeth of a deceased person to sell. That is very disrespectful, and I would never, ever honor that request. That is where I draw the line. I ama funeral director and have had this request only once, and the answer was no, absolutely not.
2007-01-28 03:03:01 · answer #1 · answered by Reagan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to hear about you soon to be loss. My cousin was killed in a car accident a couple years ago and she too had gold teeth. I'm not telling you not to, but I don't think that gold from teeth are worth as much to use for a college fund. We kept her gold tooth with her. I don't think that we had them removed and if I were on the other side, I'd love to help out my family but I wouldn't want to pawned out. I know I'm not helping you, but I would go to a jeweler and the mortician and ask for some references. I don't know where you are located, but they would be the most knowledgable about local places for that. Take care and remember that your friend is losing their family member in the best way. He is leaving this world and not being taken away like my cousin. Take care.
2007-01-26 00:17:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that's a sensitive subject. First, I'm sorry that your friend is dying. I am assuming a funeral director might be able to answer your question... or at least point you in the right direction. I would also assume that someone with dental experience would need to remove the teeth... hopefully the funeral director will have the answer for you. Good luck and God Bless!
2007-01-26 00:15:50 · answer #3 · answered by quickgirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In some states, only certain people can do it. In others, anyone with pliers can. I admire his stand on helping his relative and hope all goes well for the person who may be dying. They show true courage! I would ask the funeral director, I am sure he or she has heard similar requests many times.
2007-01-26 00:15:43 · answer #4 · answered by Terrania 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your funeral embalmer should be able to do this for you. It is treated like jewelry I guess. Gold teeth are not worth very much however. They contain alloys instead of purest form of gold. But I am sure the embalmer who prepares the body can tell you more. Just Ask.
Good Luck
2007-01-26 00:13:54 · answer #5 · answered by AnswersGuru 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the mortician. Better yet, have the friend put it in his will that he would like his gold teeth to be extracted and given to his brother. You can then talk to the physicians and mortician about who can perform the procedure.
2007-01-26 00:14:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mortician will be glad to assist you. While some find it squeamish, it is no big problem for the professional. I just inherited and sold 3 gold fillings - $50.
2007-01-26 00:14:27 · answer #7 · answered by Joe Cool 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, sorry but thats so sick. Let the poor dead guy have his teeth. No dentist is probably going to extract teeth from a dead guy without that mans permission in writing anyway. Who wants to buy it either?
2007-01-26 00:13:32 · answer #8 · answered by ehrlich 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have the funeral home do it after death
2007-01-26 00:12:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the funeral director. I'm sure they get that kind of question all the time. If they don't do it, I'm sure they know where to send you.
2007-01-26 00:13:46 · answer #10 · answered by Peggy Pirate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋