Echoes. Donating bodily remains. Published 3/17/2021
Q. At my death, I would like to donate my body to the local medical school for their continued research and training of students. Is this allowed in the Catholic Church? (Kailua, Hawaii) A. Yes, it is allowed -- but with certain cautions. The Catholic Church teaches that it is permissible and even laudable to donate ones body to scientific research after death. The intent is to enable others to live longer if any viable organs can be used -- or to provide the material for research that might pr...
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