Questions to consider for end of life planning
The following information provides some questions you should consider before and after your death. Only you can answer these questions. So start having a conversation with family and friends today. Don’t wait, otherwise it may be too late.
Before Your Death
If you haven’t already considered your end of life health care options, you may want to think about:
- What do you want for your end of life health care?
- Would your loved ones know what you want for your end of life health care?
- Who would make decisions about your end of life health care if you were no longer able to?
You may have other more specific considerations, such as:
- When the time comes, where would you like to receive health care (home, hospice, hospital)?
- What does your end of life health care look like? Have you spoken with a health professional about it?
- Who would you want to be with you when you die?
- What would be in your advance care plan and/or health directive?
- Who will you choose as your decision maker if you are unable to speak for yourself?
START HERE and begin creating your advance health care plan
After Your Death
If you haven’t already considered your funeral wishes, pre-planning a funeral can give you piece of mind and help to support your family even when you’re no longer around.
- Do you want to be buried or cremated?
- How much money should be spent on your funeral?
- How would you like to say your final goodbye?
- How do you want to be remembered?
You may have other more specific considerations, such as:
- When the time comes, who would you like to be your funeral guardian?
- Would you like to donate your organs to science?
- Where would you like your ashes to be scattered?
START HERE and begin recording your funeral wishes
More useful resources
eziFunerals provides useful resources that can provide support for end of life planning and care, for individuals, patients, carers, family or friends.
- Pre-planning a funeral in advance
- Dealing with death and bereavement
- Before the funeral: Decisions you need to make
- Funeral Choices: What kind of funeral do you want
- Your guide to funeral costs
- After the funeral: Things you need to consider
- DIY: How to arrange the funeral yourself
- Popular funeral songs
- And Much More
About eziFunerals
eziFunerals supports individuals and families cope with death and funerals. We are an independent, Australian-owned and operated company, and are not a subsidiary of any other corporation. We are not part of any other funeral company. Founded by consumers frustrated by how difficult it was to get independent information, eziFunerals supports consumers plan for end of life, anywhere, anytime.