The scientific and medical community relies on the generosity of those willing to donate their bodies to help educate the next generation of scientists. After care expenses, including legal fees and eventual cremation or burial, are typically paid for by the organization receiving the donation.
This option is best explored well in advance of a death, because each program has its own requirements; not all bodies are eligible for donation.
Washington
UW Medicine
Seattle, WA
(206) 543-1860
www.uwmedicine.org/school-of-medicine/about/willed-body-program
WSU College of Medicine
Spokane, WA
(509) 368-6600
medicine.wsu.edu/give/willed-body-program
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland, WA
(425) 739-8306
www.lwtech.edu/academics/funeral-service
Oregon
Biogift
Portland, OR
(866) 670-1799
biogift.org
Medcure
Portland, OR
(866) 560-2525
medcure.org
Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, OR
(503) 494-8302
www.ohsu.edu/body-donation
Western University of Health Sciences
Lebanon, OR
(541) 259-0256
www.westernu.edu/osteopathic/body-donation-program
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