Funeral Directors

New England Donor Services is dedicated to serving donor families and the community in partnership with funeral home professionals. Together, we are committed to providing compassionate care to the families of donors and assisting them in the recognition of their loved one’s gift of life. This collaboration allows us to support families in the early stages of their grief journey and to ensure that the family can carry out their funeral plans in a way that is meaningful and unique for them.

Please see the resources below for families to incorporate into their loved one’s memorial service, from funerals to celebrations of life. The items can be customized and personalized for each family as they recognize their loved one’s gift. NEDS is also pleased to offer complimentary Donate Life pins, bracelets, flags, and other commemorative items upon request. Thank you for supporting families and helping them to honor their loved one’s significant contribution to the health and healing of others through the act of organ and tissue donation.

NEDS funeral services liaison, Tony Cannata, works with funeral professionals to facilitate a seamless transition of the care of the donor from donation to funeral service. Tony is available in real-time to provide funeral home staff with information to ensure the highest quality of care for our shared donor families.

Our Donation Liaison for funeral homes can be contacted at ACannata@neds.org and direct line 475-279-9567.

Donation Materials for Ceremonies, Funerals, and Remembrance Events:

Customizable Certificate of Donor Recognition

Sample Obituary and Memorial Card Language (includes information on directing financial contributions to New England Donor Services)

Sample Ceremony Language

Poems to Commemorate a Loved One’s Legacy

Pre-Planning Considerations for Funeral Home Professionals

To request Donate Life pins, car magnets, bracelets, flags, and additional materials, please contact the NEDS Aftercare Department at ac@neds.org or (781) 373-7945.