Can you donate your organs after death?

[joseie]

Is there any christian/catholic view on donating the organs after death? What about donating the entire body for medical college study ?Are these comparable to blood donation which God recoups automatically ?

 

[Fr.Charles_Grondin]

Catechism of the Catholic Church:

**2296 **Organ transplants are in conformity with the moral law if the physical and psychological dangers and risks to the donor are proportionate to the good sought for the recipient. Organ donation after death is a noble and meritorious act and is to be encouraged as a expression of generous solidarity. It is not morally acceptable if the donor or his proxy has not given explicit consent. Moreover, it is not morally admissible to bring about the disabling mutilation or death of a human being, even in order to delay the death of other persons.

**2301 **Autopsies can be morally permitted for legal inquests or scientific research. the free gift of organs after death is legitimate and can be meritorious.
The Church permits cremation, provided that it does not demonstrate a denial of faith in the resurrection of the body.

Yes, organs or an entire body can be donated to benefit another individual or society through scientific research. When the research is concluded the remains should be respectfully buried.