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Planning for death (medium and long-term)


 

Supporting someone approaching the end-of-life requires helping them plan for the many practical arrangements that may be needed before death. These include medical decisions, financial and funeral arrangements. This module is designed to assist you in identifying which aspects you may wish to address with them and how:

  • Future medical care: what can be decided in advance and how to proceed in accordance with national legislation.
  • Will and estate planning: making a will and deciding how to divide property.
  • Rites of farewell: leaving instructions in relation to rites of farewell.
  • Life story and memories: leaving evidence of personal heritage, life stories, and memories. How to uncover and collect them.

Discussing these issues before death may be challenging, and people might prefer to avoid such thoughts. However, open communication and shared decision-making can enable a more peaceful death that respects personal dignity while relieving emotional and logistical burdens.

Life story and memories

A legacy is something transmitted by or inherited from your forebearers. A person’s legacy is the total of their life’s experiences, beliefs, values, and traditions. It is passed down from generation to generation. It is the good, the bad and everything in between that you leave behind. 

The idea of leaving a legacy is rooted in the almost universal human desire to be remembered for what we contributed to the world, or at least for what we contributed to the lives of those closest to us.  

Leaving a legacy can serve as an example for future generations, preserving memories and teaching valuable life lessons. It can also be a source of pride, motivation, and inspiration for others. It can help you in coming to terms with and find meaning in life. This might be especially helpful if it leads to make meaningful amends, resolve outstanding issues or reconciliation with important people in your life. 

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