Potential Donors must complete a UMass Chan registration packet, which includes executing the enclosed Instrument of Anatomical Gift in accordance with the Massachusetts Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.  It is not sufficient to merely indicate intent on a donor card or driver's license. For the Instrument of Anatomical Gift to be valid, you must be of sound mind, over 18 years of age, and the Instrument must be signed by two witnesses who are 21 years of age or older. A donor must also choose an Executor or designated next-of-kin that is a responsible survivor, 21 years of age or older, that will act on the donor's behalf with UMass’ Anatomical Gift Program (Program).

You may withdraw your donation at any time by notifying UMass Chan Medical School in writing. 

Please be aware that we no longer allow for family members to register a loved one when they are no longer mentally competent to sign the paperwork for themselves or after death. In order to be a registered anatomical donor with our program, an individual must make this decision with sound mind and of their own free will.

Please do not direct any questions to a funeral home, because they may not be able to provide accurate information about this program.