The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod encourages the donation of organs. At its 1981 National Convention the synod passed a resolution encouraging its members to become living organ donors. This donation is seen as an opportunity to help others out of love for Christ, through the donation of organs.
Guidelines:
- Any person 18 years of age or older may donate all or part of his/her body after death for transplantation, research, or placement is a tissue bank.
- If a donor has not acted in his/her lifetime to specify a wish to donate, his/her survivors may do so in a specified order of priority (spouse, adult child, either parent, etc.).
- Hospital staff will inform the family of all specifics regarding organ transplantation at the hospital.
- The donor has the right to revoke the gift, and those for whom it is intended may also reject it. The donor arrangement has time limitations and must be reviewed periodically.
- Methods of Making an Organ Donation:
Place the organ donation preference on your Driver’s license.Complete a uniform Donors Card.
Download the booklet “A Help and Guidance in the Event of My Death” to help in your funeral planning..
Download the form “Guidance in the Event of My Death” to set down your wishes at the time of your death and the planning of your funeral.
Download the form “Directives for End of Life Issues” to set down your wishes as the time of your death draws near.
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