Frequently Asked Questions

Body donation means pledging to donate your body after death for medical education and research. It helps train future doctors and contributes to advancing healthcare for society.

No. Organ donation saves lives by transplanting organs to living patients. Body donation, on the other hand, is used for education and research — helping students learn human anatomy and doctors improve surgical skills.

Your body may be used by medical colleges for teaching anatomy, surgical training, or research. It is always handled with respect, dignity, and according to ethical guidelines.

Yes. Many families choose to have a memorial or a prayer service after the body is handed over. You can decide in advance how you’d like your loved ones to say goodbye.

No. Pledging is a voluntary expression of intent — not a legal contract. It can always be changed. However, it helps your family understand and honor your final wish.

Amulya Life will guide your family through the process. We’re working with institutions across regions to ensure smoother transfers, though availability and acceptance may vary.

Generally, there are no major costs. Some medical institutions may arrange for transportation, while in other cases the family may have to assist. We’ll support your family with clear information during that time.

Absolutely. This is our top priority. Every donor is treated with the highest level of care and respect — as a teacher, not a subject.

In most cases, yes. However, certain medical conditions or causes of death may make a body unsuitable for donation. These typically include major infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B or C, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), and active tuberculosis. In cases involving severe trauma, advanced decomposition, or certain cancers that affect the entire body, donation may also not be possible. That said, each case is reviewed individually, and we will help assess eligibility based on standard medical and ethical guidelines.

You can pledge through the Amulya Life website or mobile app. It takes just a few minutes. After pledging, we recommend discussing your decision with your family so they are aware and supportive when the time comes.

In most cases, no.

Organ donation and body donation follow very different processes — and usually, you can only do one.

Organ donation must happen immediately after death to keep the organs viable for transplant. This involves surgery that often makes the body unsuitable for full donation to medical colleges.

Yes, in most cases, your family’s consent is required at the time of death —  even if you have pledged. That’s why it’s important to talk to your loved ones about your decision in advance, so they understand and support your wish.

 At the time of death, your family may need to provide:

• The pledge certificate (if available)

• A copy of your Aadhaar or other ID

• Death certificate Our team or the partner medical institution will guide them through the rest of the process.

Not unless it is required by law (in cases of accidental or suspicious deaths). In most natural deaths, no autopsy is done if the body is being donated.

Preferably within 6–8 hours. This helps preserve the body for educational or research use. Families are encouraged to contact us or the designated medical college immediately after death.

Once studies are completed (usually within 1–2 years), most institutions respectfully cremate the body. Some invite families for a closure ceremony or memorial. The institution may inform you if such arrangements are possible.

Yes, in many cases. However, bodies with certain infectious diseases (like HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B or C, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), and active tuberculosis. In cases involving severe trauma, advanced decomposition, or certain cancers that affect the entire body, donation may also not be possible.. Age is generally not a restriction, and each case is reviewed respectfully.

No. Body donation is a purely voluntary act. No money is exchanged — it’s a gift made in goodwill to science and society.

Yes. At Amulya Life , we believe that every selfless act should be honored.

• When you pledge, you will receive a Pledge Certificate — a symbolic document acknowledging your intention to donate your body for medical education and research.

• After the donation takes place, and once the institution confirms

acceptance, your family will also receive a Certificate of Gratitude, recognizing your generous contribution.

While no reward can match the value of your gift, this small recognition is our way of saying — thank you, truly.

We understand — this isn’t an easy conversation. But it’s one of the most meaningful ones you’ll ever have. Start gently. Choose a quiet moment. Tell them why this decision matters to you — how it’s not about death, but about giving back to life. Let them ask questions, express concerns, or even disagree. That’s okay. It’s part of the process. Remind them that making a pledge isn’t a legal contract — it’s a heartfelt wish. And if the time comes, it will be their decision to honor it. You don’t have to do this alone. At Amulya Life , we offer trained counsellors who can speak with your family, answer their questions, and help guide the conversation with compassion and care. Because a decision made with love… deserves to be understood with love, too.