Anatomical Board of the State of Florida
Commonly Asked
Questions
1. Can my body be donated if I have a serious disease at the time of my death or die from a crushing injury?
2. How long would my remains be used for medical education and research purposes?
3. What happens to my body after the medical studies are complete?
4. How old do I have to be donate my body?
5. Can I donate someone else's body, for example, that of my wife or husband?
6. If I move from the State of Florida, what happens to my donation?
7. What happens if I die outside of the State of Florida?
8. Will there be any expense to my family or estate for donating my body to the Anatomical Board?
9. Am I required to use a specific funeral home to make arrangements for the transportation and handling of my body?
10. Will my body be used in states other than Florida?
Email:
anatbd@dean.med.ufl.edu