Body Disposition
What to Do With the Body
After death, one of the most important decisions involves how the body will be cared for. Families today can choose from a wide range of options, from traditional burial and cremation to newer practices such as aquamation (water “cremation”), natural decomposition, or donation for science and medicine.
Each option has its own practical, cultural, financial, and environmental considerations. This section explains the choices available so you and your loved ones can make informed decisions that reflect your values and circumstances.
Embalming & Burials
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Natural Organic Reduction
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Cremation
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Aquamation
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Cremated Remains
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Body Donation
This section explains the key differences between organ donation, tissue donation, and whole body donation. Each serves a unique purpose—saving lives, restoring health, or advancing medical research—and each has its own requirements and process. Understanding these options can help you choose the form of donation that best reflects your values and wishes.
Medical Device Recovery
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Cryonics
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Other Options
Other options, such as freeze drying (“promession”), and tree pod burial, are unavailable in the US at this time.