Donate Your Body to Science & Give Hope to Future Generations
Why Choose Body Donation to Science?
Science Care donors have made countless contributions to medical research and education in areas such as cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and orthopedics to name a few.
FAQ
Can I donate my body for medical research and education?
Do I have the option to be both an organ donor and a body donor for science?
Next Steps
Download free information packet
Learn how to donate your body to science, how to ensure your wishes are known, and how your ultimate gift gives hope to future generations.
Register
More than 25,000 people join the Science Care Registry every year. State your intent now and let your wishes be known.
HOPE® Program for terminally ill patients
For those under hospice or palliative care, you can begin the screening process today for peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
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Proactive Planning
End-of-Life Options
Explore the differences between burial, direct cremation, body donation to science, university donation, and more.
Ensuring Your Wishes Are Known
About 40% of those who register to donate never become donors. Here’s what you can do to ensure your wishes are honored.
More about Science Care
The Science Care Process: How Body Donation Works
Learn about no-cost cremation, important forms to complete, and our commitment to honor each donor’s wish.
How You May Be Able to Advance Medical Research
96% of Science Care accepted donations are placed with medical education or research initiatives, helping donors leave a lasting legacy.
Additional Resources
- Update your information with Science Care
- Print a Science Care registration card
- Memory in Nature: Each year, Science Care plants a tree to honor the life of each donor. This is a small way we honor the gift of donation and leave the world a better place for future generations.
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