The realization that someday we all must die is not a comfortable discussion to have with people we love. For this reason, many of us rarely discuss our death or our wishes after we die. If discussed in a calm and sensitive manner, this topic may help strengthen family unity. Imagine what comfort your family might receive, if after your death, they knew what you wanted. If discussed in a calm and sensitive manner,

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Transplantation helps save or greatly improve the quality of life for very sick people There is a great need for life-saving gifts, over 50,000 people are currently listed on the national waiting list for organs organ donation will not delay the funeral, or interfere with any funeral arrangements your body will always be treated with respect costs associated with organ donation will not be the responsibility of your estate organ donation is a confidential matter, and no information about you or your family will be released by the transplant teams organ donation cannot occur without a legal medical declaration of death physicians involved with your care cannot have any connection with the teams who perform the removal or transplant