Immediately following the passing of the donor, the next-of-kin, Executor or healthcare professional must notify UMass Chan by calling 508-856-2460 to confirm that UMass will accept the anatomical gift.  If UMass accepts the anatomical gift, UMass will contact a contracted funeral home to arrange for transportation of the donor’s body to UMass.  Under no circumstances should the next-of-kin, executor, family or medical professionals arrange for the transportation themselves.  It is essential that the donor’s body be transported to UMass within 24 hours of the time of death, unless specific permission is granted by UMass.