Welcome
This site brings together a debate of facts and opinion around the exhibiting of bodies. The debate, opened by the Bishop of Manchester in February 2008, has moved into the academic and museum sector for discussion.

Downing Street petition
If you share concerns about these shows then please sign the petition More here.

News
MoSI to allow NHS donor cards
Legal loophole use confirmed

Bishop shares concerns and opens the debate
For the first time in the UK, a government funded museum is set to take millions at the box office by hosting a corpse show. They are banned in Scotland. More here.

About us
This site is managed by the Communications Office of  the Church of England Diocese of Manchester

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Manchester
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Email: info@corpseshow.info

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Turtlewax agency to plaster
The advertising agency behind Turtlewax and top dishwashers is set to plaster the Northwest of England with adverts using skinned corpses despite the effect that this will have on organ and body donors more here


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So cruel?

Ethics expert comments
Medical ethics expert, the Bishop of St Albans said; "I am deeply concerned about the commercialisation of the supply of bodies and body parts. There is a delicate balance of trust between people and medical authorities which allows the surrender of the remains of beloved family members into their hands for medical or research purposes.

Questionable behaviour regarding financial motives or transactions and whether consents are properly obtained is not just wrong in itself, but damaging to this trust."

News report on Chinese bodies

Why this site?
In January 2007 the Church of England in Manchester became aware that Body Worlds 4 was coming to Manchester. The pre-publicity concerned us and we began and investigation into the topic.

What we uncovered about the industry concerned us so much that we thought it would be useful to bring together our discoveries into a website to better inform the public and journalists.
Look at the issues and make up your own mind.

Why us?
The Church of England has the spiritual welfare of the nation at its heart. This site is part of a series of ideas that have encouraged people to look again at their lives and make changes that might improve our nation and personal well-being. Every person in England has a legal right to ask the Church of England for spiritual help... More here

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