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End of Life



This section is intended to give you suggestions concerning your involvement in how you want family and friends to celebrate your life.


BegintheConversation.org


Checklists

Conversations before the crisis - Hospice

It's Ok to Die - Checklist to help you plan for and prepare your family for your eventual death

Your Last Best Gift

Life Planning Worksheet - American Lung Association

Organize

Documents To Organize And Share | Everplans.com

Do you have these items in a safe place?

Passports
Birth Certificates
Marriage Certificates
Divorce Decrees and Custody paperwork
Social Security cards
Checkbook
Homeowners/Rental policies
Car Insurance Policy
Medical Insurance papers and copies of cards
Copy of drivers licenses and military IDs
Any military discharge information (DD214)
Cash-you decide how much your family would need for 2-7 days
Wills
Power of Attorneys
Master list of major accounts/passwords/pins (banking, money markets, CDs, stocks, etc)
Flash drive of computer information; back up file
Flash drive with pictures from computer
Appraisals of jewelry, antique furniture, or valuables
Deeds of auto, boat, homes, RV’s
Irreplaceable memorabilia; letters, jewelry, pictures, etc

Legacy Letters

12 Great Tips on How to Write an Amazing Legacy Letter

Legacy Writing - Documenting your life experiences, values, and opinions to share with others

Life Story Template - To get your started on writing your own legacy

Celebrations

End-of-life Ceremonies - How to make the moment meaningful.

Your Personal End Celebration Checklist

100+ Best Celebration Of Life Ideas!