No-Cost Cremation Services in Boston
Supporting Medical Education Through Whole-Body Donation
United Tissue Network (UTN) is a non-profit organization that provides Boston families with free cremation services through whole-body donation. Your loved one’s donation advances medical education while eliminating cremation costs that typically range from $2,000 to $7,000
Why These Differences Matter
No Cost to Families
UTN covers all cremation and transportation costs. You don’t pay for cremation services that typically cost $1,200-$5,000
AATB Accredited
We are one of only seven accredited tissue banks worldwide and the only true non-profit recognized by the American Association of Tissue Banks
Complete Service
We provide two death certificates, handle all transportation, and return cremated remains within 4-6 weeks
How Your Loved One’s Donation Advances Medical Training & Research
Whole-body donation provides essential resources for medical education
Essential Physician
Education
Training the next generation of doctors with hands-on anatomical education
Critical Surgeon
Training
Allowing surgeons to practice and perfect life-saving procedures
Medical Device
Research
Testing and developing new medical devices and treatments
Drug Research
Supporting pharmaceutical research that leads
to breakthrough treatments
How UTN Whole Body Donation Works in Boston
Start Your Whole Body Donation: Register Online
Complete our
simple online registration
with support from our New England Donor Services Coordinators
Professional Transport
Our transport team arrives within 90 minutes, handling all documentation and coordination with professionalism
Medical Education
Your loved one contributes to physician training and medical research at accredited medical institutions
Return of Remains
Cremated remains are returned to your family within 4-6 weeks, shipped anywhere in the continental US
Benefits for Boston Families
- Financial Relief ― Eliminates cremation costs of $2,000-$7,000, providing significant financial relief during difficult times
- Meaningful Contribution ― Your loved one’s donation directly advances medical knowledge and helps train future physicians
- Professional Service ― 24/7 support from New England coordinators who understand Massachusetts regulations and family needs
- Trusted Organization ― AATB accredited non-profit with ethical practices and transparent processes
- No Restrictions ― No age or BMI restrictions. We can accept donors up to seven days after date of death
- Complete Coverage ― All costs covered: transportation, permits, death certificates, cremation, and return shipping