How To Donate Your Body to Science?

How to Donate Your Body to Science (and What Happens)

Organ donation is very common in the United States. Families find it comforting to know that their loved ones “live on” by saving or helping the life of someone else.

Body donation is different. Not just some organs, but the whole body is dedicated to scientific research. People don’t discuss body donation as often, yet almost anyone can donate their body to science.

  • Have you or a loved one ever considered whole body donation and what it entails?
  • How do you become a body donor?
  • What if you are ill – can you still donate your body?
  • Is there an age limit to body donation?

If you or a loved one has had these questions, this article is for you. Read on to learn how to donate your body to science, and what happens when you do so.

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Best Funeral Scriptures

Funeral Scriptures: 50 Best Bible Verses for Funerals

Every Christian funeral is centered on Christ and his Word. Even as you remember your loved one, you remember the promises found in Scripture and the hope that is now, at death, realized in heaven.

Believers have always found comfort in the Bible. Funeral Scriptures have been read for generations at the passing of the faithful, to comfort family members,

One of the difficulties is that there are so many beloved passages in God’s Word that it can be hard to choose the right one for your loved one’s funeral service.

So we’ve done the winnowing for you. Below, we first feature the 5 best Bible verses for funerals and memorial services. These Scriptures are ideal for simply reading, for a funeral sermon, or as a quote in your eulogy.

After the top five, we have additional Bible verses that focus on proclaiming the Gospel. Next, we have comforting Scriptures to share with the grieving family, plus funeral readings specifically for mom, dad, grandparents, and more.

Lastly, we’ll close out with a big list of the many classic and truly meaningful funeral Scripture selections that have been traditionally read at funerals throughout history.

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Father Loss Sympathy Gift Ideas

10+ Meaningful Sympathy Gifts for Loss of Father

Finding the perfect condolence gift for someone enduring the loss of father can be difficult. 

If your friend or loved one was very close to their father, this loss will be hitting them pretty hard. Even if they weren’t that close to their dad, there’s no doubt they’ve still lost a monumental figure in their life.

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Best Poems for Funeral Programs: 50 Most Beautiful Ideas

If you’ve attended even a small handful of memorial services, you’ve probably noticed that funeral programs often include a beautiful, short funeral poem to commemorate the decedent’s life. 

Many times they are written from first person perspective, as though the one who has passed is speaking directly to the reader, comforting them and reminding them to stay strong in their absence. 

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30 Best Instrumental Funeral Songs

When planning a loved one’s funeral (or even your own), leaving the music to the last minute is no way to pay your full respects.

Music is a balm for the soul and soothes even the unhappiest of hearts, so it’s important to choose the best songs for the funeral.

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Everything to Know About Embalming

Embalming: Is It Right for You or Your Loved One?

If you’re faced with planning a funeral, at some point the embalming question is going to come up. What, exactly, is involved in the embalming process, and how can you decide if it’s the right choice?

We’re going to talk about everything you need to know about embalming: the purpose and method of the procedure, the chemicals used, the reason it’s done, the cost, and the pros and cons.

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Ultimate Guide to Hearses

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hearses

Hearses are vehicles that take people for their final ride. That’s one of the the most straightforward answers we can give, anyway.

Everyone has questions about the death industry, and it’s perfectly natural to wonder about macabre curiosities (and sometimes practical necessities) such as hearses.

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