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SWIBA | Southwest Institute for Bio-Advancement

Whole-Body Donation
with Dignity

Local care—no cost to your family for cremation, in-state transport, and paperwork.
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Need Help Now?

If your loved one has just passed or is near end-of-life, we’re here to guide you.

What happens next:
  1. Complete a brief screening to determine eligibility
  2. We coordinate in-state transport at no cost to your family
  3. We handle all paperwork and cremation
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Planning Ahead?

Learn how donation works and pre-register in minutes. You can update your wishes anytime.

Benefits of pre-registering:
  • Document your wishes clearly
  • Reduce future stress for your family
  • Support education and research
  • Update anytime
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What “No Cost” Includes

  • Cremation

    Handled with dignity and respect

  • Paperwork and documentation

    All required forms completed

  • In-state transport coordination

    We arrange everything

  • Option to return cremains to family

    Your choice, explained clearly

Note: Timing and amount of cremains can vary. We’ll set clear expectations.

Quick Eligibility Check

Most conditions are accepted. Eligibility is determined case-by-case with these factors:

  • Medical history and current conditions
  • Location within our service area
  • Time since passing (for at-need cases)
  • Infectious disease considerations
  • Body weight and surgical history
  • Legal authorization and documentation

Not sure if you qualify? Start the screening process and we’ll guide you through it.

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Start Your Screening

Complete the form below and a coordinator will contact you shortly to review eligibility and next steps.

Common Questions

Is there really no cost to my family?
Yes. There is no cost to your family for cremation, in-state transport coordination, and paperwork. If anything changes based on logistics, we’ll tell you upfront.
How quickly can you help?
Once we complete the brief screening, we coordinate transport right away and keep you updated throughout the process.
Will we receive the ashes back?
Yes, you may choose to have cremains returned. We’ll explain timing and steps so you know what to expect.
What if my loved one had medical conditions?
Eligibility is case-by-case. Many conditions are accepted. The screening helps us determine if donation is possible.
Can I coordinate everything remotely?
Yes. We handle paperwork through e-signature and provide updates by phone, text, or email. We can ship cremains if you’re not in Arizona.