Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services® and the University of British Columbia announce an exclusive partnership for Body Donation Program
Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services® is very pleased to announce that we have been awarded an exclusive agreement for British Columbia as the designated provider for those individuals donating their body to the UBC Body Donation Program.
The Body Donation Program in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has been in service since 1950. Over the years many individuals have donated their bodies for the purpose of anatomical study and medical research making a very special and valuable contribution to the education of our health care professionals and the communities they serve. The growth of the UBC Faculty of Medicine has created an increased need for donated anatomical material required for educational and research purposes. In order to obtain detailed and essential knowledge of structure and function of the human body, future doctors, dentists, rehabilitation therapists and scientists must study human remains as part of their training. The donation of one’s body is a very special gift to the future healthcare professionals of our community.
Students preparing themselves for careers in medicine, dentistry and related professions are fully aware of the special privilege granted to them and the obligation they have to conduct themselves in a professional manner during their training. People who donate their bodies to the medical school can be assured that all human remains are accorded the dignity and respect that our society customarily grants the dead.
As the custodian of the donations, the University ensures that the anonymity, confidentiality and dignity of our donors is upheld.
For more information please contact UBC Body donation program at 604-822-2578 or if UBC staff is not available after hours, you are welcome to contact Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services® at 604-857-5779.
