How does The Tissue Center get involved once a death occurs?
Federal law requires that all hospital deaths be reported to organ, tissue, and eye donation organizations. When a death occurs outside of a hospital, family members can contact The Tissue Center directly or notify the funeral director, hospice worker, justice of the peace, or victim services personnel about their wishes to donate. This must take place before the body has been embalmed. The Tissue Center staff will then evaluate the potential donor for medical suitability.
