![]() ![]() While the Anatomy Bequest Program reserves the right to decline whole body donation, the following circumstances are the most common reasons for decline: Under the terms of the Darlene Luther Minnesota Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, the Anatomy Bequest Program has the right to accept or decline a donation dependent upon the needs of the Anatomy Bequest Program and the medical and/or social history of the decedent at the time of death. The University of Minnesota considers all donations made by next-of-kin or authorizing persons on an individual basis. In the case of next-of-kin donations or donations made by other authorized persons, the University of Minnesota does not typically accept the donation of individuals who were mentally incompetent due to cognitive disabilities or mental illness. Individuals have to be considered legally competent at the time they complete the consent form. There is not an upper age limit for whole body donation. ![]() The Anatomy Bequest Program accepts the donations of individuals who are 18 years old or older. In order for the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program to accept a donation, a fully executed donation authorization consent form has to be received by the Program. More information on the donation process is available on the How to Donate page. The donation lasts 2-18 months and the donor’s remains are either cremated or buried after the donation process. ![]() At the time of death or immediately following a funeral, the deceased’s remains are received by the Anatomy Bequest Program and used for educational and research purposes. Typically, donation authorization is completed prior to death on behalf of the individual. ![]() Whole body donation is a form of non-transplant anatomical donation made under the Darlene Luther Uniform Anatomical Gift Act. ![]()
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