To whom does a dead body belong?

[Dilbertian]

I can't find a clear answer, only discussions. Does anyone know the answer? Can anyone point me to a reputable, current source of info?

@Dilbertian

Body parts amputated from a living human are kept if there is histopathological examination to be carried out if needed and then incinerated. If not, it is just incinerated.

Could the patient take them home if they wanted to? Have them picked or stuffed, for example?

For that matter, do we have actual ownership of our own bodies?

The hospital would not let you take bits home. One of the dc got a plate put in his elbow after a nasty break. Needed to be removed after he’d healed and when the surgeon came to show it to him afterwards he said they’re not allowed to give anything they remove to patients.