Death of Registered
Notify Registry
The Human Gift Registry should be contacted by phone immediately after death. It is essential to notify the Registry as soon as possible to ensure that the body will be properly handled for donation. A set of questions will be asked to assure that the donation qualifies for acceptance. If the deceased had previously completed a Donor Registration Form, no other donor form is necessary.
Obtain Death Certificate
The person responsible for the disposition of the body (relative, funeral director, etc.) must obtain a certified copy of the death certificate before the body can be moved.
Body transport
The Human Gift Registry will arrange for appropriate transport of the body once the death certificate is obtained.