About the Body Donation Program

What Does Full Body Donation Entail?

Full body donation allows our medical students the unique opportunity to learn the human body in its natural orientation. As they dissect through various body systems, our Anatomy students learn to locate and identify biological structures in situ.

The typical donation period lasts between 2-3 years, followed by cremation and either Scattering at Sea or Return to Family. There is no cost to the family if the donor lived within 100 miles of Western University.

As you consider the option of donating your body to science,
know that the need is great and your gift will be valued and honored.