Decide whether you want to donate your whole body or specific tissues/organs
Research accredited body donation programs in your country or region
Confirm the program accepts donations from your location
Review the program’s eligibility requirements and restrictions
Request and complete the body donation registration forms
Provide consent and any required witness signatures
Keep copies of all signed documents
Inform your next of kin, executor, and close family members of your decision
Share the donation program’s contact information with your family
Register any backup or alternate arrangements if required
Keep the program updated with changes to your address, phone number, or health status
Carry the donor card or keep donation paperwork accessible
Arrange payment or coverage for transportation and related costs if required
Make funeral or memorial plans that fit the donation program’s policies
Notify the donation program immediately at the time of death
Ensure your family contacts the program before making other arrangements
Follow the program’s instructions for release, transport, and documentation
Confirm whether the body will be accepted at the time of death
Understand that acceptance may be denied for certain medical, legal, or logistical reasons
Ask the program what happens after the donation is completed
Consider registering with a tissue or organ donation registry separately if desired