Heart Transplant Myths and Facts, along with other donor information. To view without frames, please use the links at the bottom. T here are so many myths and misconceptions about organ and tissue donation. I hope this will help answer any questions you may have. A single person who chooses to donate will help to 57 people lead fuller lives.
Donation disfigures the body.
We can't have a normal open casket funeral. After donation, there will be no noticeable differences that would prevent a normal open casket funeral. In fact, donation coordinators provide funeral service personnel with detailed information about the donation surgery so the donor can be prepared for burial with little complication. It will delay the funeral. Donation must be done within a few hours of the family giving consent.