Do you care about what happens to your body?

[cosmicpixiedust]

Everyone has vastly different ideas on what they would like done with their bodies, and some have no opinion at all. What about you guys? Are there any ideas you've thrown around? Or does it not matter? I want my organs to be harvested/donated and my body to be donated to the Knoxville Anthropology Department.

 

[2Min2Midnight]

From my perspective it really doesn't matter, they can throw my corpse into a sewer pipe for all I care.

 

[TimeToBiteTheDust]

I don't care. I won't be here anymore so it doesn't matter to me.

 

[ThingWithFeathers]

@cosmicpixiedust , you have my respect for being so considerate and to be so useful to humanity even after death. There is absolutely no harm to you or your loved ones if you donate your cadaver. It will save someone's life who wants to live. It might even be economical and save the cremation or burial cost because quite often funerals tend to be expensive for some family members. To each their own.

The only thing is that it will eliminate some methods like poisoning or violent methods like jumping off or getting severed by a train. Also, the hospital authorities will have to be informed in advance that a dead body will be waiting for them.

 

[Emily123]

Yes . I am looking about the best method make minimum damage to my appearance . For example gun shot will not be my method because it destroy the face

 

[mediocre]

I know it won't matter after I'm dead but I really can't stomach the thought of being cut open and having my organs removed. Though at the same time I want to be cremated. Is it selfish to not want your organs to be removed and donated?

 

[Retard]

I know it won't matter after I'm dead but I really can't stomach the thought of being cut open and having my organs removed. Though at the same time I want to be cremated. Is it selfish to not want your organs to be removed and donated?

It's your body and your choice completely. It's not selfish in my opinion as you don't owe the world anything.
I'm donating my organs, but only because whatever happens to my body after death doesn't phase me.

 

[mediocre]

It's your body and your choice completely. It's not selfish in my opinion as you don't owe the world anything.
I'm donating my organs, but only because whatever happens to my body after death doesn't phase me.

That's amazing that you've made that decision. I heard a while ago in the UK that unless you opted out every adult that died would automatically be signed up for organ donation anyway. Which kind of freaked me out. I think it's supposed to be in place from next year.

 

[BPD Barbie]

I want to donate my organs and then they can do what they want to the rest for science. I'd like to donate the rest of me to a body farm or something like that. Not much use alive, might as well be useful dead.

 

[EBEN30]

That's amazing that you've made that decision. I heard a while ago in the UK that unless you opted out every adult that died would automatically be signed up for organ donation anyway. Which kind of freaked me out. I think it's supposed to be in place from next year.

There are several parts of the world that work like this to be fair and I think it absolutely should. Many people don't give organ donation a thought, so there are many people who pass away unexpectedly, who's organs don't get donated. whom would never have been opposed to organ donation anyway.

I think it should be made a point of in the UK though, so when ever we go to a GP appointment or A&E and we're asked if our contact details are up to date, it should always be asked do we still wish to remain on the organ donation register, this gives people the choice to opt out then for whatever reason, whether it be personal or religious or both.

I think the change in the law was much needed though, most of us would jump at the chance to receive an organ should we need it but never really think about donating, it's not an issue that crosses a lot of people's minds.

 

[mathieu]

I just want to buried in a coffin. I don't like the idea of being cut open or burned even though I won't be around to experience it.

 

[Retard]

That's amazing that you've made that decision. I heard a while ago in the UK that unless you opted out every adult that died would automatically be signed up for organ donation anyway. Which kind of freaked me out. I think it's supposed to be in place from next year.

You're spot-on as usual :)
Yes, it's a controversial move that's set to begin in Spring 2020, but I thought it best to sign up now in case I'm not here by then. There's the option to opt-out as you mention, but I don't think many people are aware that they need to.

There are several parts of the world that work like this to be fair and I think it absolutely should. Many people don't give organ donation a thought, so there are many people who pass away unexpectedly, who's organs don't get donated. whom would never have been opposed to organ donation anyway.

I think it should be made a point of in the UK though, so when ever we go to a GP appointment or A&E and we're asked if our contact details are up to date, it should always be asked do we still wish to remain on the organ donation register, this gives people the choice to opt out then for whatever reason, whether it be personal or religious or both.

I think the change in the law was much needed though, most of us would jump at the chance to receive an organ should we need it but never really think about donating, it's not an issue that crosses a lot of people's minds.

Completely agree r.e. the transparency of the change in the law. It's not been mentioned in any of the doctor or hospital appointments I've attended over the past couple of years. It seems they want to keep it relatively quiet so that fewer people opt out, which is understandable given the demand for organs, but perhaps a little unethical from a 'patient' point-of-view. Organ donation is still apparently discussed with the donor's family prior to it taking place, but if you don't have a family, or if your family is a stereotypically polite British one and would just comply to avoid disappointing those in need, then unfortunately it seems you don't have a say in the matter.

 

[Soul]

I'm with @cosmicpixiedust: I want everything usable harvested and donated, and the rest can just be used for practice or discarded.

 

[Squiddy]

I just want to be cremated

 

[mediocre]

There are several parts of the world that work like this to be fair and I think it absolutely should. Many people don't give organ donation a thought, so there are many people who pass away unexpectedly, who's organs don't get donated. whom would never have been opposed to organ donation anyway.

I think it should be made a point of in the UK though, so when ever we go to a GP appointment or A&E and we're asked if our contact details are up to date, it should always be asked do we still wish to remain on the organ donation register, this gives people the choice to opt out then for whatever reason, whether it be personal or religious or both.

I think the change in the law was much needed though, most of us would jump at the chance to receive an organ should we need it but never really think about donating, it's not an issue that crosses a lot of people's minds.

of course I do understand why this is necessary.
I just think the law needs to be transparent as you say. I think a lot of people don't even know the law exists. I didn't until recently.
personally I'm against the government having control over my body.
But I do understand why a lot of people think the law is a good thing.

 

[Jean4]

I have nobody to claim my body or do anything with it. I was thinking about donating it to science or a medical school, just so they can dispose of it.

 

[LMLN]

Just that I'm buried with my husband. Cremation is cheaper though. So my family will probably choose that.

 

[fightingsioux]

Thirty years ago my son was seriously injured in a work accident, died in the hospital, donated his organs. Here's a link that answers most questions about organ donation, at least in the U.S., although almost all the requirements are identical in the U.K.:

Organ Donation FAQ | organdonor.gov

We answer frequently asked questions (FAQ) about organ donation and transplantation. Visit COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for more information about the impact of COVID-19 on organ donation and transplantation.

www.organdonor.gov

For most people on this board, the most relevant fact is that with only a few rare exceptions, the donor must die in a hospital (a few other types of health care facilities also qualify, very occasionally a natural death at home while under the care of a physician).

Even in a hospital, a strictly defined protocol must be followed. There are over 150 million people in the U.S. registered as donors, but only 3 in a thousand actually wind up donating.

 

[Farmmaa]

For most people on this board, the most relevant fact is that with only a few rare exceptions, the donor must die in a hospital (a few other types of health care facilities also qualify, very occasionally a natural death at home while under the care of a physician).

Even in a hospital, a strictly defined protocol must be followed. There are over 150 million people in the U.S. registered as donors, but only 3 in a thousand actually wind up donating.

My thoughts exactly as I was reading through the comments.
Donating organs is something that everyone should be open to... but....most deaths, and definitely most suicides, would render your organs completely useless.

Finding a body hours after death means that your organs are all dead
So, unless you are found braindead but your heart is still beating - and you didn't ingest any substance that would damage your organs, your remains will be useless to those awaiting transplants.

 

[underthesea]

While it is quite admirable many people here wish to donate organs, I personally am glad my organs will be useless 12 hrs or however many hours later my body is found. I am not an organ donor- in USA it is listed on driver's license whether one is or not. I want all my cells, all my DNA to get final rest and escape from this life, for eternity, with a cremation.

The very thought of my weary body, tired organs and it's cells continuing on gives me the shivers, particularly since my experience at least with all people who I have encountered in my entire life has been horrible. Obviously, I cannot generalize with the entire world's population. But even the thought that any of the undeserving people I know would have ever received my organs and me helping them to continue with their pathetic and miserable lives is unbearable. Given that I am actually taking the drastic step to CTB because of my experience with people and failed society, I cannot even fathom that I should then give my organs to these same people who are the cause of my misery and demise. I guess I cannot be as charitable as some of you are. I will be glad to get final closure with a cremation, with all my DNA destroyed and scattered into the sea!

Thirty years ago my son was seriously injured in a work accident, died in the hospital, donated his organs. Here's a link that answers most questions about organ donation, at least in the U.S., although almost all the requirements are identical in the U.K.:

Organ Donation FAQ | organdonor.gov

We answer frequently asked questions (FAQ) about organ donation and transplantation. Visit COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for more information about the impact of COVID-19 on organ donation and transplantation.

www.organdonor.gov

For most people on this board, the most relevant fact is that with only a few rare exceptions, the donor must die in a hospital (a few other types of health care facilities also qualify, very occasionally a natural death at home while under the care of a physician).

Even in a hospital, a strictly defined protocol must be followed. There are over 150 million people in the U.S. registered as donors, but only 3 in a thousand actually wind up donating.

I am sorry about your son and for your loss. That must have been difficult.

 

[fightingsioux]

While it is quite admirable many people here wish to donate organs, I personally am glad my organs will be useless 12 hrs or however many hours later my body is found. I am not an organ donor- in USA it is listed on driver's license whether one is or not. I want all my cells, all my DNA to get final rest and escape from this life, for eternity, with a cremation.

The very thought of my weary body, tired organs and it's cells continuing on gives me the shivers, particularly since my experience at least with all people who I have encountered in my entire life has been horrible. Obviously, I cannot generalize with the entire world's population. But even the thought that any of the undeserving people I know would have ever received my organs and me helping them to continue with their pathetic and miserable lives is unbearable. Given that I am actually taking the drastic step to CTB because of my experience with people and failed society, I cannot even fathom that I should then give my organs to these same people who are the cause of my misery and demise. I guess I cannot be as charitable as some of you are. I will be glad to get final closure with a cremation, with all my DNA destroyed and scattered into the sea!

I am sorry about your son and for your loss. That must have been difficult.

I understand some of your personal feelings about organ donation, it does give some people the shivers, that's probably the single largest objection.

However, the lives of thousands of children are saved or altered for the better. None of these children are the "cause of your misery and demise."

Peace.

 

[underthesea]

I understand some of your personal feelings about organ donation, it does give some people the shivers, that's probably the single largest objection.

However, the lives of thousands of children are saved or altered for the better. None of these children are the "cause of your misery and demise."

Peace.

Except you cannot specify who the organs go to, whoever is on the top of the list gets it.

Even if one could, frankly I don't have an overwhelming need to gift the most precious thing I have i.e. my body parts to humanity, which has not been kind to me or given a s*%$@ about me while I am alive.

Did anyone help me when I asked for it? No.
Was anyone ever there to wipe my tears? No.
Was anyone there when my tortured soul screamed helplessly in an endless abyss? No.
Will anyone be there, when I slink off alone to a hotel room, to hold my hand as I take my last breath? No.
Will anyone attend my cremation or ash scattering? No.
Will anyone miss me, think about me? No

If society does not value me when I am alive, then why should I give away my priceless organs after I am dead? With mere few days left to my passing, no, I do not feel charitable or forgiving towards society and that includes their children. The sins of parents passed to kids so to speak, so the parents can know what suffering is for others. If they wanted something from me, they could have shown me the slightest kindness and affection while I am alive. I am sorry about being so harsh but that is just the way I feel. You can hate me if you wish.

Again, I wish I could be nobel, forgiving and charitable like some of you are; perhaps you are better people than I am. But when I reflect upon my life and the pain, I cannot forgive or forget. I am sure the society, which won't even give a moment's thought to me after my passing, will get along just fine without my organs!

I want closure for my tortured soul and tired body. Under the sea is where I wish for ALL my atoms to Rest In Peace.

 

[xXSarac3nSlay3rXx]

In an ideal world, I could be administered N in a hospital bed and be used for organ donation. In the real world, the best I can hope for is to donate tissue or become a cadaver. Ultimately, what happens to my body may not be in accordance with my wishes and I guess I won't be around to care.

 

[APharmaDestroyedLife]

I want to be put into one of those human compost chambers, it takes about 30 days for the body to turn into nutrient rich soil in those chambers, and then be used in 1 of the california burn scars where they are replanting trees.

All my organs are messed up from my blood disorder so there is no way i could help anyone with donating.

I guess in the end all our atoms and energy , and what ever makes us animated and conscious , and all the things we still don't know that creates life will eventually end up somehow connected anyway. At least that it what I hope, but after I am no longer bound by this body I guess in the end it really doesn't matter what happens to me in the grand scheme of time and an infinite universe.

 

[cosmicpixiedust]

From my perspective it really doesn't matter, they can throw my corpse into a sewer pipe for all I care.

@cosmicpixiedust , you have my respect for being so considerate and to be so useful to humanity even after death. There is absolutely no harm to you or your loved ones if you donate your cadaver. It will save someone's life who wants to live. It might even be economical and save the cremation or burial cost because quite often funerals tend to be expensive for some family members. To each their own.

The only thing is that it will eliminate some methods like poisoning or violent methods like jumping off or getting severed by a train. Also, the hospital authorities will have to be informed in advance that a dead body will be waiting for them.

Thank you, I just want to do something in my final acts to either help save someone's life or help them learn. I know that I probably can't choose both, but I figured that even if I die in a way that may ruin some/most organs, something could probably be saved. And if not then I always have the chance to help someone learn, and that also warms my heart.

 

[Livingvsdying25]

I want to say I dont care bc ill be gone so why does it matter but... It does bother me. I dont want to be buried. Dressed up and out in a coffin. I want to cremated. I have told my mom that but have a feeling it change when im went.

I really wish i could go and like not have my body found. Just that they know im dead so they no one waiting or anything.

 

[Not_Quite_Dead_Yet]

Again, I wish I could be nobel, forgiving and charitable like some of you are; perhaps you are better people than I am. But when I reflect upon my life and the pain, I cannot forgive or forget. I am sure the society, which won't even give a moment's thought to me after my passing, will get along just fine without my organs!

Have to admit I agree with you whole-heartedly.

 

[cosmicpixiedust]

I want to donate my organs and then they can do what they want to the rest for science. I'd like to donate the rest of me to a body farm or something like that. Not much use alive, might as well be useful dead.

My sentiments exactly!

 

[S1mpleme]

I don't care at all. I'm glad that being dead I don't have to think about anything in life.

 

[underthesea]

I want to be put into one of those human compost chambers, it takes about 30 days for the body to turn into nutrient rich soil in those chambers, and then be used in 1 of the california burn scars where they are replanting trees.

Recomposting is legal only in State of Washington, where the bill takes effect in May 2020. It is not legal in any other states, so you would have to pay multiple $1000's to fly your body to Washington State, which would defeat the purpose of reducing carbon footprint and being environmentally friendly.

It will be interesting to see what happens with this method when there is a first outbreak of some deadly disease where diseased dead recomposting bodies present a health and environmental hazard. Heck there was a measles outbreak in USA. If for some freak reason plague gets revived, good luck with recomposting!

It is nice to think of body becoming part of earth, but those methods do not exist legally in all States. Only traditional burial and cremation are widely available in all States. Maybe Washington's experiment will be observed by other States, which may pass bills to legalize recomposting down the road. But right now it is not available.

Neither is burial at sea, which was something I looked into. It is illegal in the State where I live, and even getting permit etc would cost multiple $1000's vs direct cremation costs only $900-1000. Thus far cremation remains the cheapest option and while it is environmentally better than traditional burials, it still has some negative impact on the environment.

In Tibet and India, in some religions, they feed the body to the vultures. The bones I believe are ground up and mixed with flour or something, not entirely sure, and fed to the crows, if I recall correctly. I think it is called Tower of Silence. I guess if one really wanted to become carrion feed, one could walk out into a desert and die there!

Wandering deep into any of the National Parks and dying there would make one's body a natural bears, wolves, wild boars' feed, if one is so inclined.