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END OF LIFE PLANNING
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"Transitions" seemed to be as good a place as any to bring up this topic Just wondering if you have prepared your wishes for end of life care? I would be interested in your reasoning, choices and why.
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END OF LIFE PLANNING
posted at October 9, 2012 10:02 AM EDT
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"Transitions" seemed to be as good a place as any to bring up this topic Just wondering if you have prepared your wishes for end of life care? I would be interested in your reasoning, choices and why. Did finances play a part in your decision? |
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Re: END OF LIFE PLANNING - FULL BODY DONATIONS
posted at January 18, 2013 11:19 PM EST
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I'm interested in making a "full body donation." I don't care how or where my cadaver is used, and I don't need any parts or ashes returned. Where I live (Florida) such donations to a medical school must first go to a funeral home and from there to the recipient medical school. Those costs must be paid by the donor. In some cases, the State of Florida may pay up to $600.00 to help defray those costs. However, I don't want to have to (or my estate have to) pay anything for this donation. I also am not interested in buying term life insurance to cover these costs after I die. I know of a company based in Statan Island that picks up and delivers cadavers all over the country. I understand that, besides medical schools, there are various research companies which require cadavers. I'd appreciate any information on this subject with the emphasis on no cost to me. |
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