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In the journey of life, meticulous planning is often confined to its joyous milestones and achievements, yet the solemn finality of our existence, our ultimate departure, tends to be veiled in silence and avoidance. The "My Final Wishes" form emerges as a compassionate guide aimed at bridging this gap, allowing individuals to articulate their preferences for their final arrangements, thus alleviating the emotional and financial strain that their loved ones might face during such trying times. This document serves as a roadmap for handling one's affairs after passing, covering a spectrum of decisions from funeral and burial arrangements to the choice of a memorial service, organ donation, and the handling of one's digital legacy. By encouraging completion on a computer or in pencil, it underscores the document's evolving nature, acknowledging how preferences might shift over time. This thoughtful compilation not only ensures that one's final wishes are respected but also imparts a gift of peace and certainty to those left behind, emphasizing the importance of making these decisions well in advance. It stands as a testament to taking responsibility for our end-of-life care, making it an essential undertaking for every adult with an eye towards foresight, consideration, and the well-being of their family and friends.

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MY FINAL WISHES

We plan and prepare for most events of our lifetime, yet few of us prepare for that inal event. Making inal arrangements can be overwhelming for your family. Clear choices may be diicult to make. When passing occurs there are many decisions that will have to be made in a very short period of time. y completing these pages you will spare your family the added burden, both emotionally and inancially, of having to make these decisions for you.

The ultimate gift of peace we can give to those we leave behind is to make our wishes known in writing.

very adult should complete this book for their own peace of mind and for the beneit of their family.ou are doing this for them. Please complete this document on a computer or in pencil so that changes can be made in the future.

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Table of Contents

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gan onation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

our ody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

remated emains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cemetery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ave Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Casketault elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Preparation ofour body. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 y nformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 tions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 mportant Papers nformation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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uneral or Memorial ervice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pallbearers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

eadings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

lowers and onations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ervice Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Memorial able . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ideo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Postervice vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Funeral and Burial Arrangements

he irst decision a family has to make when a loved one passes is which funeral home to call.ou can relieve the stress on family members by making this decision on your own in advance.

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Contact Person

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Have funeral arrangements been pre-paid?

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Where is the funeral home contract located

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Death Certiicate Information

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rgan Donation

gan donation has become more popular and accepted. ear, thousands of

people beneit from eye and other organ donations. his is a very personal decision that should be discussed in advance with your family. his will avoid conlicts and allow organs to be taken promptly by medical professionals.

gan donation is governed by state regulations. n most states, organ donation

can be indicated on your diver’s license or by illing out and carrying a special organ donation card. isit the .epartment of ervices web site at

www. organdonor.govontact your local hospital or medical association.our

health care provider should also be able to assist you to make an informed decision.

gans to be donated

 

 

Eye donor: __________________________________________

Yes

No

Organ Donor: _______________________________________

Yes

No

Entire Body: ________________________________________

Yes

No

 

 

 

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Disposition ofour Bod

here are many choices to consider when making decisions for inal disposition of the body.

1.or the temporary preservation of the body and allows viewing

of the body for relatives and friends. his may include a full funeral, graveside service, burial without a funeral service, entombment in a mausoleum or cremation.

or those choosing cremation following a funeral service, most funeral homes have a rental casket available.

mmediate cremation with no services.

mmediate cremation followed by a memorial service, with or without the cremated remains being present.

mmediate burial, either without services, or followed by a memorial service.

hese choices may be very diicult for family members when they have no idea what you may have wanted.

euestions concerning state andederal laws and regulations of funeral practices may be answered by consulting with your local funeral director. e creates various decisions that will need to be made. hese will be covered on the following pages

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Immediate cremation

Embalming followed with cremation

Immediate burial

Embalming followed by burial

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Disposition of Cremated

Choosing cremation rees decisions about inal disposition of cremated remains. Cremated remains are customarily returned to the family in a cardboard or plastic container, unless an urn has been purchased and provided to the crematory or funeral home.

ns are available in many styles and shapes and sies. Most funeral homes have a display andtalogs of available choices.

Cremated remains can be buried in a cemetery lot, placed in an above ground columbarium niche designed for cremated remains, or the family may take the cremated remains for scattering or they may be kept by the family. Check state laws regarding scattering

Most cemeteries allow one set of cremated remains and one casket to be buried in one lot, or two cremated remains in one lot. Call or visit cemeteries to make an nformed decision.

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Cemeter

Making a trip to the cemetery and selecting a burial plot is one of the most diicult issues facing a family making funeral arrangements. Choosing your inal resting place and having it purchased in advance is another act of love that you can accomplish long before the need arises. oday’s mobile society can make this decision diicult.our family may be faced with

ial where you are now

.ial near family members C. ial in another state

. ial in your home town.

his is not an easy decision without your guidance. Most cemeteries give you an option of earth burial or aboveground entombment in a mausoleum. f these are choices you want to consider, you will need to ine at the cemetery of your choice. Many cemeteries have sections designated for religions, veterans, etc. e aware that many older or smaller cemeteries may not have a mausoleum.

Cemetery of choice

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rave arkers

efore purchasing a grave marker, ind out the type of markers the cemetery of your choice will allow. ome will allow only lat markersw upright or lat

markers. Many funeral homes have displays of available markers, or you can visit a monument company where they are made. here are many typesranite, marble, other stones, brone or other metals. Markers can be prechased and installed at the cemetery with names and birthdates already inscribed, or your family can wait until the time of need to complete inscriptions.

nscriptions can be as simple or detailed as you desire. Pictures, emblems or other details can be added.

Marker selected and paid for:

Yes

No

Marker already set:

Yes

No

 

f not already purchased, type of marker you prefer

ns or inscriptions preferred

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Casketault elections

f you have chosen to be buried or entombed, a casket will need to be selected. here are many choices available — it is no longer limited to a pine boes include many types of metals, woods or iberglass. here are sealing and non caskets. nteriors include a wide variety of fabrics, colors and designs. isit your funeral home of choice for help in making these decisions.

escribe your casket preference

Most cemeteries ree an outer receptacle in which the casket will be placed for burial. Check with the cemetery directors for guidance in making these choices.

escribe your preference

f your choice is entombment in a mausoleum, most do not ree an outside container other than the casket. gain, check with the cemetery directors for advice.

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Burial Clothing

raditional funeral attire is giving way to personal choice. f you have never been comfortable in a suit, white shirt and tie, this may not be your choice for burial. ou may prefer your favorite goling attire with, perhaps, your favorite golf club at your side. ybe you would prefer a favorite lannel shirt and . or a

female, a favorite dress or suit may be your choice — or maybe you prefer a favorite nightgown, fuy robe and slippers. emember — the choice is yours.

he process of going through the closet of a loved one to select funeral attire can be very stressful for family members.ou can relieve that stress by making your choices known.

escribe the burial clothing you would prefer

Hair

escribe how your hair should be styled. ecent photo can be very helpful.

Do you have a regular hair dresser who should be called to style your hair?

Please give name and phone number

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Cosmetics

Maketionsoundation color, lipstick color, eye shadow, rouge, etc.

Fingernail polish?

Yes

No

Color: __________________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

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evorite perfume or aftershave is nice to have available.our familiar scent can have a very comforting efect for your family.

Jewelry

here are no state laws regarding whether or not elry may be buried with the deceased. Many people prefer to have elry on their body during visitation and funeral, then removed before burial.

What is your elry preference

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Newspapers and Notices

spapers in which you, your family and friends would like your obituary

to appear. f you do not know the name of the paper, list the city and state. nclude places where you lived, worked or were involved in community, business or social activities.ou may also want to include places where there are people who should be aware of your death. More and more, newspapers are charging for obituaries and even more if they have to prepare it.

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Photo

Many newspapers include a photo of the deceased with the obituary for a fee will charge etra for this service.

Would you like a photograph included

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Place your selected photograph with this booklet or a note where it is kept.

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bituarnformation

Preparing your obituary in advance is a good idea for several reasons. t gives you a chance to relect on your favorite events and memories.ou can tell your story your way, taking another burden of your family. nd it helps evoke positive memories for your favorite people during their grief.

ttach a copy of the obituary tet you have written to this booklet or outline your thoughts below

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Community ervice

Military ervice and Citations

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amily members may be unaware of all the people or agencies to be notiied of your death. Please list full names , tooess, phone numbers of all

who should be notiied. f more space is needed, use the blank pages at the end of this booklet.

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Important apers nformation

f the following documents are in a safety deposit boe someone has copies. afety deposit boes can be sealed for ys or longer following a death. Who has copies of your important documents

ull name, address, phone

Where are the following:

our will or living trust located

nsurance nformation, with policy number and type

ormationesses, account types and numbers

Who is signatory on cesscounts, address, phone

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Important papers and Information ontinued

(List on separate pages, if needed, and tuck into this booklet)

oan nformation ompany, address, account number and type

tocks, onds, Mutual unds ttach list if necessary

Power of ttorney

Medical Power of ttorney

o esuscitate der dvance ective

Mortgageeed

Credit Cards

Where do you keep bills to be paid

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iewing the Bod

Whether or not to have your body on view before or during the funeral service, and by whom, is a very personal decision.our family’s level of comfort with the decision is a real consideration. ome choose not to have a viewing while others feel it can help the family accept death and say “goodbye.”or some, a viewing provides time to relect on memories and private thoughts.

Children may have a diicult time when there is a viewing because they don’t know what to et. While funeral homes can do an ecellent ing the deceased

look natural, children may be disturbed by the stillness and coldness of the body. f they will be attending the viewing, try to prepare them for the eience. ven young adults may need preparation. here are other ways young people can say “goodbye” without participating in the viewing. hey can color a picture, write a letter, choose a photograph or have one taken or create a special story or poem about the deceased.

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Funeral or emorial ervice

oday’s services often depart from past traditions. e personal touch is

preferred, creating a relaed and comfortable atmosphere for everyone involved. Personalivice may ree more planning and decisions, but the impact

on the people special to you can make it well worth the efort.

ou can decide the type of service to have — or to not have a service.

Your options include:

ull funeral service with viewing

ull funeral service with no viewing

aveside service

Memorial service after burial

iewing with no service

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allbearers

Pallbearers carry or walk net to the casket from the hearse to the gravesite. n a military or dignitary’s funeral, they may carry or walk with it during a processional. f the bearers will carry the casket, they must be physically able to do so.

raditionally there are sio eight pallbearers. ary bearers who are not physically able to carry the casket may also be appointed.

Pallbearers, address, phone

ary Pallbearers, address, phone

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elect favorite scriptures, poems or literary passages

, address and phone of who will read them

Choose your favorite types of music and songs. e creative — rather than an organ or vocalist, you might choose a string tet, guitar or barbershop tet, worship

band or any combination of instruments and vocals you like. Play recordings of your favorite artists or have friends, family or other artists sing or play.

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Musicians, address, phone

ocalists, address, phone

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Flowers and Donations

lowers can create a warm atmosphere at a service. ome people prefer to send donations in lieu of lowers, and you can ask mourners to send donations instead of lowers.

lower and rrangements Preferences

Preferred lorist, address, phone

Church andities to eceive Memorial onations, address, phone

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ervice rogram

he program for a funeral or memorial service typically presents the order of events, speakers and music for the service. t can provide a lovely keepsake for family and guests. he program should relect the personality and style of the deceased in a meaningful way.

Personalie the program with your favorite pictures, art, graphics, tions,

verses, poems orspecial readings. nclude drawings by children or grandchildren on the cover. Consider including lyrics for the songs sung during the service, or the tet of the readings. he whole family can contribute to the design and content.

Program Preferences

emorial Table

ial table creates a personal touch and invites conversation and reminiscences.ou and friends and family can choose photos, crafts, stories, newspaper clippings and other memorabilia for the table. o

bring mementoes to leave on the table or to share with the family and guests. he table can be set up at a funeral service, memorial, postvice event or at a family member’s home.

Memorial able Preferences

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ideo

n place of, or in addition to the memorial table, families might create a commemorative video. he video is played at the service and provides a special keepsake for family. Copies may be presented to special friends or guests.

he video can contain sees from other family videos showing the deceased

at home, work or special events. amily or friends may be asked to tell a favorite story, or talk about the deceased’s accomplishments and good . o

montage of favorite family photos can deine the life of the deceased. ees

made especially for the video might include an arrangement of the person’s awards, medals or favorite collections. avorite music or visual sets can be added to the background.

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ome families have a reception at their home, a restaurant or some favorite place after the service. Planning in advance with family and friends will help the event run more smoothly.

What type of event is planned

Where will the event be heldontact, address, phone

Who are the event plannersontact, address, phone

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ptions for eterans

nformation from the veteran’s service records and discharge papers may be reed to be eligible for the following services. ecords are available from the tional Personnel ecords Center and can take up to siths to obtain. or information contact epartment of eterans fairs tional Cemetery dministration at www.cem.va.gov

vivor Beneits he spouse and children of deceased veterans may be eligible for inancial assistance in the forms of dependency compensation, death pension, education assistance, vocational training, life insurance payouts and home loans. or information, visit www.vba.va.govtstm.

Burial Assistance n some instances, the veteran may be eligible for a burial allowance. Contact the epartment of eterans fairs at 1

decisions are made caseycase, based on income.

tional Cemeter

eterans may choose to be buried or have a marker in

a national cemetery. y also be buried in national cemeteries. tional

cemeteries may provide burial space, a concrete liner, park maintenance and a memorial marker. aults can also be purchased — your funeral home should be able to assist with this option. f a veteran is cremated and wants a pla

national cemetery, a statement regarding disposition of cremated remains must be attached to the epartment of eterans fairs plaeorm. or complete

information, visit www.cem.va.gov

Burial ith ilitaronors eterans or service personnel who have died while on active duty may also be eligible for burial with military honors. eb page, Militaryuneral omplete information www.militaryfuneralhonors.osd.mil

American Flag emorials t of kin of a deceased veteran is eligible to receive an merican lag, at no cost, from the eterans eneits dministration.

is provided and it will not be replaced. he lag may drape the casket and then be folded for display. Most funeral homes have appropriate display cases. he funeral director or net of kin may ret www.cem.va.gov.htm.

residential emorial Certiicates amily members of a deceased veteran may reresidential Memorial Certiicate to honor the veteran’s memory. he certiicates are engraved and signed by the current president. he veteran’s spouse and children may all receive certiicates. isit the web page of the epartment of eterans fairs tional Cemetery dministration at www.cem.va.gov.htm.

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