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Originally Posted by DaddyD
I'm a caretaker for two elderly parents, and while I've discussed with them their end-of-life wishes (both are organ donors & both desire cremation) I really have no idea the steps one needs to go through once a person dies.
If they die at home (most likely scenario) who do I call first? Their primary doctor, police department, funeral home, or other agency?
They are both organ donors, but is there demand for organ donation of a 90 year old person?
If you want to donate your body to science, does this need to be arranged in advance? Lots of different organizations out there, maybe some not so reputable....any recommendations?
I read that the average funeral costs approx $10,000...to each their own but that seems absurd to me.
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If you wish to donate your body to science you need to determine which scientific institution you want in to go to. There are forms to complete which I am sure are available online. I only know because a friend of mine who has no family not married or had children went with this option.