The precious gift of body donation allows Logan University chiropractic students to study the science of the human body. It allows the students to learn and understand the complexities of the human body in a far better manner than books or computer programs can ever provide. Information can be requested from the Coordinator of Anatomical Donations by calling 636-230-1735 or emailing pharaoh.ase@logan.edu.

The gift of one’s body after death is governed by the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act of the state of Missouri, which became law in 1969. Sections 194.210 to 194.290 of the Missouri Revised Statutes are cited as the Act. It has provided uniformity with similar laws of other states.

Any individual who is at least 18 years of age may become a gift body donor under the stated conditions. A donation of another’s body may be made after death by an attorney in fact under the durable power of attorney, by the next of kin or by a guardian.

Donor forms can be requested from by calling 636-230-1735 or emailing pharaoh.ase@logan.edu. The requester is sent two sets of forms. The forms must be completed and signed in the presence of a notary public. One form must be returned to Logan University in the provided self-addressed envelope and include the individual’s original signature and the original stamp/seal and signature of the notary. The second copy of the gift form should be kept with the individual’s personal files. Following completion of the forms and informing the family of the desire there is nothing more to be done until death.

Please contact the Coordinator for Anatomical Donations for a full and current list of restrictions.

The only expense that the family or estate incurs when there is a gift body is the transportation by a funeral director or transporting company. It is suggested that an inquiry about the charges for transportation be made prior to authorizing delivery. Logan does not assume expenses.

Following death, the body needs to be transported to Logan as soon as possible for proper preparation. Families are encouraged to have a memorial service, depending upon their own faith and beliefs, shortly after the death without the body present.

Where a gift of body donation form filled out, notarized and signed, indicates that the donor elects that their body should be returned to the family, these requests must be made in writing within 90 days of the donor’s death to the Coordinator of Body Donations and Tour of the Body program. Thereafter, the cremains will be returned to the family member indicated by the donor upon completion of Logan University’s use of the body. Cremains not returned to the family are buried at Holy Cross in Ellisville, Mo.

Each May, a memorial service is held on Logan’s campus. At the service, faculty, staff and students remember the lives of those individuals who donated their bodies as well as their families and friends.