Donation Process
Interested individuals should follow these steps to leave a legacy:

1. Either download the AGA Donation Form or contact the AGA for a copy of the form.

a. Complete the form
b. Have two non-family member witnesses sign the form or have it notarized
c. Make a copy for your records
d. Mail the original to the Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois (AGA) at the address on the form.

2. Review the educational materials.
3. Share the decision to donate with family, loved ones, next of kin and/or estate executor.
4. Carry the donor card.

Given the need for the body to be attained by the AGA as soon as possible, a funeral service in which the body is present is not possible. Upon death, the next of kin or the estate executor should notify the AGA and make arrangements to deliver the unembalmed remains of the deceased to the Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois, 1540 S. Ashland Ave., Suite 104, Chicago, Ill., 60608.

Transportation of the donor’s remains to the AGA is the responsibility of the donor’s family or executor. In addition to the body, the AGA requires a completed and signed death certificate, cremation certificate and disposition of remains form.

The AGA recommends that a donor make transportation arrangements in advance with a funeral home. If the donor is uncertain of a funeral home to use, the AGA can recommend Rago Brothers Funeral Home to provide specified fees for transportation of the deceased to the AGA facility.

Rago Brothers may be reached at (773) 276-7800. Please note that the AGA realizes no financial gain from Rago Brothers and all financial arrangements for transportation and documentation are strictly between the donor’s family or executor and the funeral home

Place of Death	Fee
Chicago hospital (inpatient death)	$575.00
All Chicago nursing homes, homes and emergency rooms	$695.00
Counties of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, McHenry and Kane	$695.00
All other Illinois counties	$1,095.00

The above fees include removal from place of death, obtaining necessary permits, filing death certificate and transportation to the AGA.