Ans. Yes. The next of kin of the diseased or the person in lawful possession of the body will be responsible for disposal of the body of the person after death. Hence, even though a person has registered himself as a voluntary whole-body donor, the final consent should be given by the next of kin/near relative/legal heir of the deceased or the person in lawful possession of the body.
Hence, it is important for the donor to discuss their intension to donate their body after their death, with all the near relatives, so that they will carry out the donors’ wish of body donation.