Then you should consider discussing your decision with your loved ones . In most parts of the country, doctors will not proceed with organ donation without the consent of the family and if you haven't talked things over with them, they'll have a tough time making such a difficult decision at such a stressful moment. Anyone at any age can become an organ and tissue donor. The oldest organ donor on record was over 90 years of age and the oldest corneal donor was 102 years old. Only patients who have suffered brain death in hospital can become organ donors because vital organs must be maintained artificially by a ventilator so they can be transplanted.
Most religions support organ donation as an act of kindness.
Organ donation does not preclude an open-casket funeral. When clothed, the body shows no outward sign of surgery. If you don't have Internet access, your local library may be able to connect you. Back to the news release .