If all organs, skin and bones are pledged for transplant, education and research (MTERA), what would be the delay for family members to make funeral arrangements? Would the whole body be used for research or education, in which case there is no body left for cremation?

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While making the pledge under MTERA, you can specify the purpose of your donation (i.e. transplant and treatment only, or education and research only, or transplant, treatment, education and research). If you wish to donate only specific organs and body parts, your next-of-kin will receive your body after the pledged parts have been removed in accordance with your wishes.

If all organs, skin and bones are pledged for transplant, education and research (MTERA), what would be the delay for family members to make funeral arrangements? Would the whole body be used for research or education, in which case there is no body left for cremation?

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