Body and Tissue Donation

• Your body can be donated for scientific research, medical training or "recycling" into another human being.
• Whatever is left over will be cremated and returned to your family.
• In most cases there is no cost to you, but some organizations may have a fee.

U.S. Government Information on Organ Donation and Transplantation

DFW area sources for whole body donation:

• University of North Texas Health Science Center
• University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
• Baylor College of Dentistry
• Parker University - Chiropractors
• Forensic Anthropology Research Facility ( Body Farm) at Texas State University in San Marcos.
  • Will do body pickup in the DFW area. Contact them for more details.

Tissue Donation Information - American Association of Tissue Banks