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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