A nonprofit since 2009 · More than 20,000 families served
A final gift,
made simple.
Whole body donation lets your loved one’s life continue to matter, and lifts the cost of cremation from your family. We guide you through every step, with care, around the clock.
Need help right now? Our coordinators are answering calls.
Where are you in this journey?
Two paths. The same care.
Whether you’re planning ahead or facing this today, we’re built for both.
The financial reality
Cremation costs an average family $1,400 to $7,000.
Our families pay zero.
Through whole body donation, UTN covers transport, cremation, two death certificates, and the return of ashes within four to six weeks. There is no cost to you — ever.
Typical cost comparison
Traditional funeral & burial
$8,300
Direct cremation only
$1,400 – $7,000
UTN whole body donation
$0
Average family saves $3,200 in end-of-life expenses
the only true nonprofit in our category
accredited by the American Association of Tissue Banks
local coordinators, never offshore
Our process
Three steps. Months of weight, lifted.
Most families complete the entire process in one phone call.
1
Reach out
Start your donation online, or call us. Our coordinators answer 24/7 and can confirm donation eligibility within minutes.
2
We arrive
Our local transport team arrives quickly. We handle all permits, paperwork, and cremation arrangements.
3
A gift continues
Within four to six weeks, we return ashes to you anywhere in the U.S. Your loved one’s gift goes on to advance medical research worldwide.
Where we serve
Local coordinators across four regions.
Arizona, Nevada, Florida, and Southern New England. Choose your state to see how we serve your city.
Why UTN
The differences that matter most.
A true nonprofit
501(c)(3) status. Other organizations may use a .org domain — only UTN holds genuine nonprofit status.
AATB accredited
One of seven tissue banks worldwide accredited to this rigorous standard.
Local staff, never offshore
Every coordinator works in our regional offices. You’ll never speak to an outsourced call center.
Online registration
The full donation process is self-directed online, phone optional. Most competitors require a call.
Ashes returned, on time
Four to six weeks. We ship anywhere in the U.S. Yours are yours — never anyone else’s.
No restrictions
No age limit. No BMI limit. We accept up to seven days after the date of death.
When you’re ready, we’re here.
Whether you’re planning years ahead or making the call tonight, our coordinators answer every hour of every day.