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Donate My Body To Science in Peoria, AZ

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End-of-life planning isn’t a subject that’s always to discuss with your friends and family members, but it is necessary. There comes a time in every person’s life when the practical concerns of what will become of them after they’re gone have to be addressed.

Who will be responsible for taking care of your final wishes after you pass on? Do you want a traditional burial or would you prefer to be cremated? If you’re cremated, what will happen to your ashes? How much will all this cost and who is going to pay for it?

These are all questions that need answering. Fortunately, United Tissue Network (UTN) can help make finding those answers a little easier. As an American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, UTN provides help with whole body donation in Peoria, AZ, and surrounding areas.

If you or a loved one are interested in donating a body to science in Peoria, AZ, contact UTN to learn more!

What is Whole Body Donation in Peoria, AZ?

Whole body donation is an end-of-life option that acts as a convenient, no-cost alternative to traditional funerals. In addition, donating your body to science is a way of giving back to the community.

The tissue collected through your donation will be used either by medical schools to provide hands-on learning for the doctors and nurses of tomorrow or by research institutions as a way of developing new and potentially life-saving medicines, treatments, and technologies. In other words, donating your body to science in Peoria, AZ is a great way of contributing to a brighter future, even after you’re no longer with us.

It’s important to note, however, that UTN can only retrieve bodies for those who pass away in one of the two locations we currently serve, Arizona and Florida. Additionally, individuals with contagious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, or prion diseases are not eligible to donate.

That said, once you receive preapproval to become a donor through UTN, you will be issued a Donor Security Certificate. This acts as our promise to you that UTN will take ownership of your remains regardless of any future changes to your medical record.

Donating vs. Other Funeral Alternatives in Peoria, AZ

Charity is one of the biggest reasons people choose to become a UTN donor, but it’s not the only reason. There’s also the fact that it removes the hassle and cost associated with traditional funerals.

So, then, wow does whole body donation compare to other funeral alternatives in Peoria, AZ? Consider the average cost of a full-service funeral in America today is around $7,000. Consider also the many factors that have to be taken into account when arranging a funeral: the casket, the burial plot, the funeral home, embalming, burial, religious ceremonies, and more.

That’s a lot of stressful, time-consuming work to leave behind for your loved ones. Alternatively, when you donate your body to science in Peoria, AZ, UTN takes care of everything. We are more than happy to handle every aspect of transportation, storage, and handling. Most importantly, whole body donation services are available at no cost to you or your friends and family.

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What is the Cost of Cremation in Peoria, AZ?

Whole body donation may offer a no-cost alternative to traditional funerals, but how does it measure up to cremation? After all, cremation is another popular option that eliminates much of the work and expense associated with burial.

Believe it or not, even being cremated costs money. In fact, the average cost of cremation in Peoria, AZ is estimated at up to $3,000. While that’s considerably cheaper than a full-service funeral, it still can’t compete with the no-cost, no-hassle convenience of whole body donation.

Add to that the fact that cremation services are available to all UTN donors upon program completion, and it’s easy to see why donation is such an attractive option to many people. Once your remains have been cremated at a licensed local crematorium, your family will have the option of having your ashes returned to them in about 4-6 weeks, or they can choose to have your ashes scattered into the ocean as part of the UTN Memorial Program.

Again, all of these services are available at no cost to you or your loved ones.

Contact UTN to Donate Your Body to Science in Peoria, AZ

It’s easy to donate your body to science through UTN, no matter what your age or health situation. Whether you’re in good health and simply want to plan ahead or you’ve already entered the end-of-life stage, registering to become a donor is as simple as contacting UTN and filling out a small amount of paperwork.

If someone you love has already passed away before registering, don’t worry; we can still help. Simply have a legally authorized representative contact UTN and we will do everything we can to ensure your loved one’s final wishes are carried out.

To learn more about how to pledge yourself or register a loved one, contact United Tissue Network today!

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