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Radio Wales,28 Oct 2025,29 mins

Available for 28 days

When BBC Wales' Lucy Owen's mum told her that she will be donating her body to Cardiff University for education and training when she dies, Lucy realised that she didn't know anything about body donation. In this episode, Lucy learns that they hold a memorial event for the families of the donors every year where the students express their gratitude through poems, artwork and music. Lucy also speaks to families whose loved ones have made the decision to donate and finds out how they feel about it. Details of support with bereavement is available at BBC Action Line bbc.co.uk/actionline

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