We usually complete our studies within four years; after our studies are completed the remains are cremated and scattered or buried at a local cemetery in the Bryan/College Station area. However, because some donor families would like to receive the cremated remains, arrangements for return of the ashes to the family can be made by writing the Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics requesting the ashes be returned; please provide your relationship to the donor, your name, address, and telephone number. Please note that the request must be made by closest next of kin.