Give with Your Whole Being.

Anatomy Gifts Registry provides an alternative option to traditional final arrangement options. By choosing the option of whole body donation, individuals have a real and lasting way to support medical advances that impact the lives of future generations for decades to come. Through the benefits of whole body donation, medical communities are able to continue to discover cures and therapies for many diseases and conditions currently afflicting patients across the world.

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Living Testimonials.

We were first introduced to Anatomy Gifts Registry (AGR) by our father who, upon being diagnosed with stage four colon cancer, registered with AGR. Like an old friend with experience and wisdom who knows just what to say, AGR comforted us through their kindness and professionalism.

Annette N.

Even when I just needed to talk to someone they were there to listen or lend a shoulder to cry on. And for that I will be forever grateful.

Nancy E.

Both Stefanie and Kristin were kind, compassionate, responsive, and informative-they were incredibly helpful and caring at a very difficult time for the family.

Walter N.

Everyone was very considerate, kind, and reassuring that my mother would be lovingly taken care of.

Mareia W.

It meant the world to my uncle that he could be a donor like his mother was. He was so proud and told everyone he made that decision.

Kari F.

Thanks so much for taking one of the more difficult aspects of death off our shoulders in a way that helps others so importantly.

Suzanne R.

Advancing Opportunities.

Anatomy Gifts Registry utilizes whole body donations to facilitate many studies that would otherwise be impossible, including: Anatomy and Physiology Student Education and Labs, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Parkinson’s Research, Drug Therapy, Emergency First Responder Training, Medical Resident Training, Minimally-Invasive Surgical Technology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Device Technology, Pain Management, Robotic Cardiac and Thoracic Surgical Training, Sports Medicine Surgeon and Physician Technique Development and more.

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Where do I start? Where can I find more information? What are some reliable resources?

Make a commitment to get organized! Finding a place to start can feel really overwhelming and incredibly challenging. At Anatomy Gifts Registry our expertly trained and compassionate staff put donors and donor families first. We make it a strict priority to ensure everyone considering donation have all the facts to make an informed decision. We also work ...

Breaking Body Donation Myths.

Facts not Fear or Fiction Over the years we’ve encountered individuals who have done their fair share of research on whole body donation, yet somewhere in the process information can still be misunderstood regarding final arrangements. If you have talked to your family and friends about your decision to donate, we sincerely thank and applaud you! If you ...

Who should have End-of-Life planning conversations & when?

Almost everyone. Sooner, rather than later. The reality is that even today, for most cultures and communities, a discussion about death is still considered one of the least comfortable conversations to have. The vast majority of people don’t want to think about it, let alone talk about it. Oftentimes this leaves loved ones responsible for ...