Documents Required at the Time of Donation
When the time comes, the following documents are typically required from
the family:
• A copy of the pledge certificate (if available)
• A death certificate issued by a recognized authority
• A valid government ID of the deceased (e.g., Aadhaar, Voter ID, or
PAN)
These help confirm identity and ensure the donation proceeds in
accordance with legal guidelines.
Storage and Handling of the Body
Once accepted, the body is transported to the institution’s anatomy department or cadaver lab, where it is preserved using scientific methods such as embalming or refrigeration. This ensures the body remains intact for educational or research use. Every donated body is treated as a “silent teacher.” Medical students ar