IVF Embryo Release Email Template

Copy this email, fill in the brackets and send it to your clinic. Every clinic has its own process, so they'll reply with their steps and any forms.

Subject: Request for Release of Embryo for Private Memorial

Dear [Clinic Coordinator’s Name / Embryology Team],

I hope this message finds you well.

I am writing to formally request the release of my stored embryo(s), currently held under my name at your clinic, as I have now come to the end of my fertility journey.

After careful reflection, I have chosen to honour this chapter of my life through a private memorial. I understand this is a deeply personal decision, and I would be grateful for your support in facilitating the process in accordance with your clinic’s protocols.

Please could you confirm:
• The steps and documentation required to initiate the release
• Whether the embryo can be released to me directly or via a third party
• The format in which the embryo can be provided (e.g. cryostick, thawed in solution, etc.)
• Any associated fees or timelines I should be aware of

I appreciate your time and sensitivity in handling this request. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further details to proceed.

Kind regards,
[Full Name]
[Date of Birth]
[Patient/Reference Number, if known]
[Contact Information]

Once your clinic confirms release, choose your piece.