Donation Myths And Facts

There is NO cost to donor families for the expenses related to organ, eye, and tissue donation. However, the donor’s family is still responsible for any costs associated with medical care at the end of life, and funeral and burial arrangements.

An open casket funeral is possible for an organ, eye, and tissue donation. The body is treated with care, respect, and dignity through the entire donation process.

Most major religions in the United States support organ donation and consider it as the final act of love and generosity toward others. Click here for more information.

There is no age limit to organ donation. To date, the oldest donor in the U.S. was age 98. What matters is the health and condition of your organs when you die.

Very few medical conditions keep you from donating organs. It’s possible that even if there are some organs you can’t donate, you could have other organs and tissues that are fine. Don’t rule yourself out as a donor! Let your healthcare team decide at the time of your death whether your organs and tissues can be transplanted.