Each year, a local medical school hosts a ceremony honoring those who donated their body to the advancement of medical education. Third year student, Ang Nguyen, shared these words at a ceremony in 2022 about what whole body donation means to tomorrow’s physicians: “…We become doctors for many different reasons. Some of us want to […]
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How University Programs Honor Body Donors in Saint Louis
Donating your body to science following death is a selfless gift that furthers medical science and helps future doctors learn important anatomy skills. How Saint Louis area university programs honor body donors differs from institution to institution. Here in the Saint Louis area, three local universities participate in body donation programs that advance knowledge for […]
Gift of Body as Your Legacy
It is a natural desire to want to leave your mark on society. We are humans, and we want to make a difference. However, these aspirations shift to what we will leave behind as we age. With that finish line in sight, we consider how our friends, family, and community will remember us. What will […]
Preparing for End-of-Life Planning
End-of-life discussions are difficult. They are also crucial. The decisions you make during this time ease the burden on your loved ones after your passing and ensure your wishes are fully documented. It goes beyond the legal aspects of wills and estates. What you leave behind reflects your personal values and hopes for the family […]
Are There Age Limits in Organ Donation?
Carlton was a very special person. This retired Texas Teacher and father never stopped showing his family the importance of giving. Nine days before his 93rd birthday, Carlton became an organ donor. His wife and children thoughtfully donated his liver after he died from a brain hemorrhage. Because of this, a 69-year-old woman is alive […]
The Cost of Whole Body Donation
Dealing with end-of-life decisions is intimidating and difficult when you are processing the feelings that accompany it. It can be especially hard when there are financial constraints. Funeral and burial expenses can cost up to $10,000 or more. There is a way to make a real impact upon your death without leaving the cost burden […]
Three Compelling Reasons to Donate Your Body to Science in St. Louis
Your benevolence in life can carry on after your death with whole body donation to a program right here in St. Louis. Here at St. Louis Body Donations, we offer these three considerations that will make you look at whole body donation in a new light. Whole body donation saves lives. Here in St. Louis, […]
Organ Donation with Whole Body Donation – Is it possible?
Making end-of-life decisions is difficult, and it can be complicated when the possibility of organ donation comes into play, especially when the decedent has chosen whole body donation to scientific research. Can someone donate organs and still have a body accepted for research? The answer is, it depends. First and foremost, please consider organ donation […]
Talking with Loved Ones about Body Donation
Death is inevitable. It is uncomfortable to think and talk about. It hurts when it happens to someone we love. It is something we usually have no control over. With some research and preparation, however, we are able to make positive decisions over what happens to our own body following death. From traditional burial to […]
Body Donation: An Impactful Gift
Did you know that it is possible to donate your body after death? It is not frequently discussed, but an anatomical donation is an impactful gift that has legitimate benefits to the family and to the scientific community. Death is not an easy time for anyone. Grief and confusion consume us and make necessary decisions […]
