Autopsy performed on the decedent by a medical examiner 6. Donation offered more than 24 hours after time of death 7. Organ donations other than the eyes 8. Due to the aforementioned reasons we urge prospective donors to make alternate arrangements, in case the body is not accepted. Since the body needs to be embalmed within 24 hours of the time of death, this usually precludes a funeral service, but the family of course may have a separate memorial service.
State law prohibits the sale of bodies or body parts.
However, we request consent from the next of kin before accepting a body. The decedent is embalmed by our appointed funeral home. The remains are then transported to Washington State University for the purpose of anatomical education. At the conclusion of the donation period, donated remains will be sent to the UWSM where it will be cremated. Transported to a funeral home or cemetery of the families choice at no cost to the family.