Hi, Lydia —
Catholics may donate their organs
as well as their pianos, guitars,
and trumpets : )
Sorry I couldn't resist the bad pun,
but, Yes, it is considered an act of charity
to donate one's organs.
Nevertheless, there is a certain
amount of dignity that we must reserve
for the body of the deceased, so
while the organs can be donated,
the body should still receive a funeral
Mass, and the remains that are not
donated, should be treated with proper
reverence.
That would mean a proper burial or
cremation (without the ashes being
scattered).
John
|