Because brain donation must take place within 24 hours of a person’s passing, our Brain Bank asks family members, mortuary and medical staff or friends to alert our trained specialists 24/7 at 1-800 UM BRAIN. When calling, please provide the following information: your name, name of your facility or relationship to the deceased, phone number, name of the deceased and time and place of death.
In the event that we have not heard from the family, it is important for retirement facilities, nursing homes, and health care provides to notify the Brain Bank immediately following death. The Brain Bank will contact the funeral home or mortuary provider.