What can families expect regarding funerals after an organ donation?

Families can still hold open casket funerals even after organ donation because organ and tissue recovery procedures are conducted in a way that preserves the appearance of the body as much as possible. Medical professionals perform the donation in a respectful manner, and the surgical sites are carefully closed. This means that families can proceed with traditional funeral practices, including having an open casket, if they choose to do so.

This allows families to honor the deceased according to their cultural or personal preferences, providing a sense of continuity in their mourning process and enabling them to say goodbye in the way that feels most appropriate for them. While organ donation does involve surgery, it does not inherently dictate how the funeral arrangements must be conducted.