Whole-Body Donation in Reno, Nevada

In northern Nevada, families want to know that a loved one will be cared for close to home. United Tissue Network makes that possible. As you consider whole-body donation for yourself or someone you love, we offer a path that honors your loved one, advances medicine, and eases the financial weight on your family.

Through UTN, families save an average of $1,400, with savings ranging from $2,000 to $7,000. There is no cost for transportation, cremation, or the return of ashes.

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What Is Whole-Body Donation?

Whole-body donation is the gift of one’s body, after death, to medical research and education. For Reno and northern Nevada, that gift helps train tomorrow’s physicians, supports research into the diseases families face, and prepares the surgeons and first responders the region relies on.

Benefits of Donating Your Body to Science in Reno

Advancing Medical Research in Nevada

Real human tissue is irreplaceable in medical education, and Reno donors provide it. Their generosity supports learning and discovery that reach far beyond the Truckee Meadows.

Reducing Financial Burdens for Reno Families

Donation also relieves a genuine financial burden. UTN covers what a family would otherwise pay, saving Reno families an average of $1,400 and up to $2,000 to $7,000, and returning ashes at no charge.

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Serving Reno and Northern Nevada

We support families throughout Reno, including Midtown, the Old Southwest, and Somersett, along with neighboring Sparks and Washoe County. Reno is part of UTN’s Nevada whole-body donation program.

How to Donate Your Body to Science in Reno

Begin Your Donation

Fill out the donation form for yourself or a loved one, or call us at 877-738-6111.

Medical and Social History Review

A caring UTN team member reviews the donor’s medical history and confirms eligibility.

Receive a Donor Security Certificate

Upon acceptance, you receive a Donor Security Certificate confirming the donation status.

What Happens After Donating a Body to Science in Reno

Once a donation is approved, UTN works with local Nevada organ donation organizations so that any organs suitable for transplant are used first. The donor is then cared for by a trusted UTN partner facility for medical research and education. When that work concludes, UTN arranges cremation and returns the ashes to the family at no cost, typically within four to six weeks.

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Why Choose Reno Whole-Body Donation With UTN?

In Reno, UTN works through a trusted local funeral-home partner, so your loved one is cared for close to home and every step feels personal. Our coordinators guide you with patience, never an offshore line. UTN has served more than 20,000 families since 2009.

Reno Whole-Body Donation FAQs

Yes. UTN ensures that any viable organs are prioritized for transplantation before the body is used for medical research and education.

Most individuals are eligible. UTN has no age or BMI restrictions. Certain communicable diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and hepatitis, may disqualify a donor, and each situation is reviewed case by case.

The process should generally begin within 24 to 48 hours, though UTN can accept donors up to seven days after the date of death depending on storage conditions.

Families save an average of $1,400, with total savings ranging from $2,000 to $7,000 depending on local cremation costs. UTN covers transportation, cremation, and the return of cremated remains.

Ready to Start the Process or Learn More?

Our caring Nevada team is here to answer your questions and guide you through every step. Call 877-738-6111 or begin online.

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