Human Body Donation Program

Provided by: Dalhousie University

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Service Description

Accepts donations of human remains to be used for the advancement of medical education and research.

If at the time of death, the Inspector of Anatomy determines the remains can be accepted, the program will cover costs of transportation from the place of death within the Maritime provinces, cremation, urn, interment of ashes in the Dalhousie Memorial Gardens or the shipping of ashes to the next of kin or designate.

Eligibility

Donations must be 19 years or older • Subject to acceptance by the Inspector of Anatomy at the time of death

Application Process

Complete and submit a Donation and Cremation form • See website for more details

Documents Required

No documents required

Fees

No fees

Languages Offered

English

Coverage Area

Nova Scotia • Prince Edward Island • New Brunswick

Contact Details

Human Body Donation Program

Address:
Sir Charles Tupper Building
5850 College Street
Halifax NS  B3H 4R2
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Mailing Address:
Human Donation Program Office
PO Box 15000
Halifax NS  B3H 4R2

Site Info

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Site Hours

Monday
8:30am–4pm
Tuesday
8:30am–4pm
Wednesday
8:30am–4pm
Thursday
8:30am–4pm
Friday
8:30am–4pm

Accessibility

Not applicable

Coverage Area

Nova Scotia • Prince Edward Island • New Brunswick