She explains: “An ultimate act of generosity, donating a body to science is essential for progress in medicine. It enables teaching anatomy to students, conducting surgical research, and simulating complex new surgical procedures.
This French specificity offers the best possible medical and surgical simulation, and its educational and therapeutic benefits are undeniable.”
However, while the law has evolved in recent years regarding the financial handling of body donations, it remains somewhat illogical and even less ethical.
In fact, even when the law is applied and the university contributes to the costs (arrival, cremation, transport fees), these fees are significantly higher for the donor and their relatives.
Marine Brenier’s conclusion is simple: “I have therefore submitted a bill to the National Assembly that aims to make body donation to science completely free and simplified for the donor and their relatives. Indeed, it seems more ethical that the donor’s family should not have any costs to bear following the donation.”
