Organ Donation 101: Can I have an open casket if I’m an organ donor?

July 15, 11:29 PMIndianapolis Nonprofit Business ExaminerCindy Dashnaw

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Donate Life Indiana knows that misconceptions and inaccuracies still cause many people to fear becoming an organ donor.

Learn the facts from this nonprofit organization:

Fact: Anyone can be a potential donor regardless of age, race or medical history.

Fact: An open-casket funeral is possible for organ, eye and tissue donors because throughout the donation process, your body is treated with care, respect and dignity.

Fact: If you are sick or injured, the number one priority is to save your life. Organ, eye and tissue donation can be considered only after you are deceased.

Fact: All major religions in the United States support organ, eye and tissue donation and see it as the final act of love and generosity toward others.

Fact: There is no cost to the donor or his/her family for organ or tissue donation.

In Indiana, there are two ways that you can register your donation decision:

1) When you renew your driver's license or I.D. at your local BMV branch.

2) Online through the non-profit Indiana Donor Registry.
 

More than 800 Hoosiers are waiting for lifesaving organ transplants. Register your decision to give the gift of a lifetime. I did, along with 69 percent of Indiana’s licensed drivers.

Will you join us?