Mormons do not oppose donation. They think the decision for donation should be made with family, medical personnel, and prayer. Presbyterians encourage and endorse donation while respects the the individual's right to make decisions about his or her body. Seventh Day Adventists strongly support donation and transplantation and have many transplant hospitals. Shinto believes the dead body to be impure, dangerous, and powerful so injuring a dead body is a serious crime.
Donation is considered to be such an injury.
Family is concerned that the relationship between the dead person and the bereaved is not harmed. United Church of Christ are extremely supportive of donation and transplantation. United Methodists stated in a 1992 resolution that donation was to be encouraged, assuming appropriate safeguards against hastening death and determination of death by reliable criteria. Pastoral care persons should be willing to explore donation with patients and their families.