Sparks Brain Preservation
A Non-profit Organization
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Place the body in refrigeration. Ship it to Sparks Brain Preservation at the Portland Oregon airport via airline cargo.
Arterial embalming may be used to help preserve brain structure before transport. Funeral professionals may consult our Embalming Recommendations for suggested procedures: EmbalmingRecommendations.pdf
If removing the brain for shipping, the hospital pathologist, forensic autopsy technician, or other similar person will need the following instructions: