http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog.php Lifequest Anatomical Blog - Discussion of whole body donation, the families of donors, and medical research en-us Sat February 4, 2012, 7:20 pm EST Sat February 4, 2012, 7:20 pm EST http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html AmazingBlog info@lifequestanatomical.com rob@amazingcomputersonline.com 60 http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog/post/Cremation-costs-in-plain-talk. Information widely available on the internet will tell you that cremation costs can range in price from $500-$1000 for direct cremation. That's where there is no viewing or service, just "direct cremation". Families typically have memorial services and wakes. But this should be considered the lowest price option. ... 12/15/2008 http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog/post/Cremation-costs-in-plain-talk. http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog/post/Body-donations-and-Power-of-Attorney A common question we get with regards to anatomical donation has to do with Power of Attorney. And, by extension of the obvious, notarization of documents. Power of attorney is a useful tool for preparing for your future. Some of the information we will be sharing here is more suited for medical power of attorney but still sound advice be it medic... 12/14/2008 http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog/post/Body-donations-and-Power-of-Attorney http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog/post/5-Reasons-Body-Donation-Is-the-Right-Choice If you're considering a funeral or possibly a cremation you're about to embark on a fascinating and sometimes eye opening journey. If cremation sounds more like your fit then this is an article you should read. If you're still considering a funeral but find you are undecided, you're invited to. There are many reasons to consider whole body donation. A ... 11/2/2008 http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog/post/5-Reasons-Body-Donation-Is-the-Right-Choice http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog/post/Every-donor-has-a-story Recently I spoke to the next of kin of a gentleman who donated his body to support medical science. During this conversation I heard so many wonderful things about the donor that I was visibly moved. Of particular interest were the details of the many steps the family took to prepare for their loved ones death. As so many do the family began by contacting a few funeral homes to estimate the cos... 11/2/2008 http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog/post/Every-donor-has-a-story http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog/post/Quotes-on-altruism-death-and-dying We cannot do great things on this Earth, only small things with great love.~Mother Teresa If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another. ~Tenzin Gyatso, The 14th Dalai Lama When you are born, you cry, and the world rejoices. When you die, you rejoice, and the world cries. ~Tibetan Buddhist saying What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we ha... 10/25/2008 http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog/post/Quotes-on-altruism-death-and-dying http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog/post/Common-questions-about-anatomical-gifts. While discussing changing trends in our industry recently we touched upon some things that we felt we should share with others about body donation. The things that we commonly hear when assisting a family are; how does this work, how will you get me or my loved one from where we are to where you are, how much does this cost, ho... 10/24/2008 http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog/post/Common-questions-about-anatomical-gifts. http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog/post/Top-Ten-Things-You-May-Not-Know-About-Whole-Body-Donation. Top ten things you may not know about whole body donation. This list is made up of the most common things we hear from families, donors and medical professionals with regards to anatomical donation. 10. To plastinate or not to plastinate. A body donation program from Heidelberg, Germa... 10/21/2008 http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog/post/Top-Ten-Things-You-May-Not-Know-About-Whole-Body-Donation. http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog/post/Someone-is-close-to-passing...what-do-I-do-first If you or someone you know is close to passing and they or their family has decided to make a body donation here are some useful tips. Openly discuss your desire to donate with your family. Your family must be informed and give their consent in order to make the donation possible. If you have no survivng family p... 10/15/2008 http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog/post/Someone-is-close-to-passing...what-do-I-do-first http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog/post/Someone-has-passed.-What-do-I-do-first Someone has just passed away and you are just beginning to consider what to do next. You may be thinking of a funeral. Which is natural since it's the first thought to enter most people's minds when someone passes. You may consider cremation or whole body donation as an alt... 10/14/2008 http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog/post/Someone-has-passed.-What-do-I-do-first http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog/post/Open-discussion-with-your-family Discussing your desire to donate your body to science with your family is a critical first step. While there are only two consent forms that authorize the donation, only your family's acknowledgement and involvement can make the donation happen. We understand that this is a diffifult discussion to have and w... 9/25/2008 http://www.lifequestanatomical.com/blog/post/Open-discussion-with-your-family