Talking about donation doesn't mean talking about death. It is talking about the opportunity to give another person a second chance at life. Even if you have signed a donor card or indicated your wish to donate on your driver's license, you need to tell your family since they will be consulted before donation can take place. There is no national registry of organ and tissue donors. Even if you have signed something, be sure you have told your family of your wishes as they will be consulted before donation can take place.
All major religions approve of organ and tissue donation and consider donation the greatest gift.
An open casket funeral is possible for organ and tissue donors. There is no cost to the donor's family or estate for organ and tissue donation. Funeral costs remain the responsibility of the family. People of all ages and medical histories should consider themselves potential donors. Your medical condition at the time of death will determine what organs and tissue can be donated.