Duration of a body donation

Under the terms of the Human Tissue Act 2004 there is no limit on the length of time a donated body may be retained by us*. However, if you wish to restrict the time that your body is retained you have an opportunity to do so on the consent form, by selecting one of these options:

• Option 1. Tick this option if you do not wish to give permission for body parts to be retained when your body is cremated
• Option 2. I wish for my body to be retained for a maximum of three years

*In certain circumstances your body may be used within a month of arrival. Please be reassured that if a cremation service is arranged shortly after acceptance of a donor, it does not mean that the donation has any less value.

Consent to retain body parts

After we have completed our examinations, we will arrange for disposal of the body with a cremation. At this time body parts could be retained by the University for teaching, educational training or research, should consent permit.

• Option a. Tick this option if you wish to give permission for body parts to be retained

• Option b. Tick this option if you do not wish to give permission for body parts to be retained when your body is cremated.