Southwest Institute for Bio-Advancement (SWIBA) - Bioskills Lab

"I donated my husband's body to SWIBA. I viewed it as a huge gift of love to give my beloved's body to science. I can think of nothing more valuable. But SWIBA is run like a business and certainly not a business reflecting human compassion. I would have thought or hoped that I would have received notice that my husband's body was picked up and arrived "safely" and how much they appreciated the donation. All I received was paperwork to complete for the death certificate. I called 2 or 3 times to find out what to expect, what the process was, how and where to deliver the urn. Each time I called, there was absolutely no compassion or appreciation. When I picked up my husband's ashes today, again no compassion or appreciation. They gave me the urn and had me sign a form. I don't even think they said thank you or expressed any appreciation at that point. I would never do this again, nor would I recommend it for others, unless you are OK with viewing death a compassionless business."

"It was a hard decision donating my fathers remains to SWIBA, but I know how important it is for medical researchers to use these parts to study. I felt very comfortable with this company and felt they were very professional and understanding with families grieving. I just read an article about a Phoenix company similar to this one, who got into trouble selling body parts and dismembering bodies. I immediately felt a sense of relief that SWIBA was the company we choose, and felt compelled to leave a 5 star review. Thank you to all the staff who took care of us during this time."

"SWIBA was incredibly helpful. In particular, Lupita went above and beyond with her help at every step. She and the rest of the SWIBA staff are respectful, sensitive and caring, clearly devoted to their mission and aware of the complexity of emotions their donors and donors' families are feeling."

"If I could rate SWIBA with TEN stars I would! Jennifer was exceptional with my family and helped me navigate the process in the very critical and time sensitive completion of consent of my sister’s final wish to donate her body and brain to science. SWIBA went above and beyond to make her wish, and mine, come true by working with our chosen research facility in Los Angeles to donate my sister’s incredible and complex brain in the hopes of making a contribution to the field of neuroscience and bipolar disorder. What a gift my sister gave in being a dual donor. This only happened because of Jennifer’s commitment to me, my sister, and our family, tirelessly working to get this incredible donation to become a reality in our time of tremendous grief. Thank you to SWIBA for all that you have done to create opportunities to support science and research."

"Wonderful caring staff. Respect for the decedent is above and beyond anything we expected. They made us feel like family. They care and it shows in everything they do from start to finish. Losing a loved one is painful. They helped ease that pain and for that we are forever thankful. Knowing others will be helped from our loved one’s donation is extremely comforting. We will recommend them to all of our friends and family. They simply are the best."