Why do I need to tell my family of my decision if I have already recorded my wish to become a donor?
In the event of your death, documentation of your wish to become a donor will increase the chance that you will be a donor. If your family is asked for consent, telling them about your decision to be a donor is the best way to ensure that your wishes are carried out. The death of a loved one is a very difficult time for a family, and knowing the wishes of the deceased makes it easier for them to decide about or accept donation.