Annual Meeting of the Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Virginia Blue Ridge

You are invited to our Annual Meeting on September 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1845 Cambria St NE, Christiansburg, VA 24073. Public welcome, free snacks and refreshments provided, board members should arrive by at least 6:15 PM. If you wish to join via Zoom, please email fcavbr@gmail.com for a link.

Willed Body Donor Programs – Giving the Gift of Education – with Tiffany Carpenetti

Have you ever wondered what really happens when someone donates their body to science? In this talk, we will take a behind-the-scenes look at whole body donation through the lens of the Virginia State Anatomical Program. You will learn how donations are used to educate medical students, what steps are taken to ensure each donor is  treated with dignity and respect, and how families are supported throughout the process.

We will also talk about the safeguards in place to honor donor wishes and how programs like ours work to maintain the public’s trust.

Whether you’re considering donation yourself or simply want to better understand how the system works, this session will offer open, honest insights into the value of whole body donation for medical education.

Our speaker, Tiffany Carpenetti, is an Associate Professor of Anatomy at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. She supervises the Anatomy Lab, working closely with the state donor program, teaching in the first- and second-year medical curriculum, and participating in outreach programs for elementary and high school students. She remains dedicated to honoring donors and educating the public about the donation process and its value.

Annual Business

We will elect new board members after our scheduled talk. Nominations for board members will be accepted via email fcavbr@gmail.com or in person at the Annual Meeting.

Contact Us with Questions

Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Virginia Blue Ridge, (540) 953-5589, fcavbr@gmail.com