I don’t (I used to, don’t ask why I changed it. I don’t remember.), but barring some catastrophically horrid event where all of my family were to perish along with me, they know my wishes and will donate any and everything that can be salvaged. What good are the organs to me when I’m ashes? Why not give them to someone who could use them (including skin and eyes, I know. Gross. But I’m dead.)
I’m an organ donor, and have been ever since I got my license many years ago. Even if you have the card/license designation, it’s a good idea to tell your family of your wishes. Family present at the hospital can (in some cases) over-ride your organ donor status. Tell everyone, and make it clear that you’ll come back and haunt them if they don’t follow through!
Great reminder, augustlan. You are absolutely right. Families survive, must live with the reality of death, and can sue the hospital. Hence, they
trump the tiny, life-giving heart.