Site designed as a resource on willed body programs that aid medical
research and education
LOS ANGELES, June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Cremations4free.com
(http://www.cremations4free.com), a willed body to science anatomical
donation is currently the fastest-growing trend among traditional burial or
cremation death options. And, in these uncertain economic times, anatomical
donation can relieve the financial burdens associated with the death of a
loved one.
Willed body programs process, store and distribute organs, tissue or
specimens to help make medical research and education possible through
well-known and respected companies and institutions across the country.
Dave Kazmar, of In The Vault, Inc. -- the company that runs the online
directory -- said the site is not affiliated with any of the donor programs
listed; it's merely a clearinghouse for information.
The site points out that willed body programs abide by the Uniform
Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA), the National Organ Transplant Act prohibiting
the buying or selling of human organs or tissues, the Health Insurance
Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the U.S. Code of Federal
Regulations Title 45, Part 46, protecting donor confidentiality.
The FAQ area addresses concerns raised by those considering anatomical
donation and by their families. For instance, there are no costs associated
with the donation process. Most individuals can be considered a candidate
for donation regardless of age or state of health. Organ donors also can
participate in the anatomical donation program. However, donors with active
communicable diseases (such as viral hepatitis, HIV/AIDS or tuberculosis)
cannot donate.
Following is a list of the more common medical research endeavors that
most willed body programs support (A comprehensive list is available at
Cremations4free.com):
-- Alzheimer's disease
-- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's)
-- Arthritis
-- Bipolar disorder
-- Cancer
-- Diabetic neuropathy
-- Multiple sclerosis
-- Muscular dystrophy
-- Osteoporosis
-- Parkinson's
-- Schizophrenia
Cremations4free.com also allows individuals who have chosen anatomical
donation and now have available cemetery property to list it at no cost.
They may sell directly to those who are interested in purchasing cemetery
plots. Cremations4free is not involved in any of the transactions or
negotiations. The site also lists companies that scatter ashes by plane or
by boat.
"Support the advancement of medical science through whole body donation
and leave a legacy of hope for this and future generations," said Vladimir
A. Sarlat, executive director of Life Quest Anatomical of Allentown, PA.
"Every aspect of the donor process -- including all transportation,
paperwork and a free cremation -- is managed by caring, courteous and
professional staff members. All at no cost."
"Anatomical donation can provide a meaningful closure to the grieving
family," said Kazmar.
Future site features include having cremation urns available for
purchase. For more information, visit http://www.cremations4free.com or
email info@cremations4free.com.
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