Lifelong Planning Resources

We all can expect major changes in our lives as we grow older. We often can’t escape them but we can consider how we would like to deal with possible challenges, make plans when possible, and make our wishes known to loved ones and caregivers. This section is devoted to helping people think about options and plan ahead for challenges they might face as they grow older.

● What is most important to me and how can I express/experience that now and in the future?
● Where would I most like to live? What housing options are possible?
● What if I need a caregiver? Will I become a caregiver?
● What are my options for end of life care and are my preferences known - e.g. advance directives, hospice, palliative care, health care power of attorney, home care, death doula
● How can I share my wishes with family and friends?
● Am I clear as to the wishes of my loved ones?

Why Plan Ahead?

Respect your wishes, safeguard your loved ones.

It's comforting to have your affairs arranged. Looking ahead brings reassurance that your individual preferences are understood and shields your family from having to make challenging choices amidst overwhelming emotions and sorrow.

Your Family

Among the most significant advantages of proactive planning is its effect on your family. By arranging your wishes in advance, you alleviate the weight from your loved ones. During moments of sorrow and strain, grappling with tough decisions is the least desirable task. Doubting what your desires were only adds to the stress. Preparing your funeral in advance is emotionally sensible. It stands as one of the most profound gifts you can bestow upon those closest to your heart.

Your Wishes

Each individual is unique, and their funerals should reflect that uniqueness. Taking charge of your funeral arrangements enables you to tailor them to your specific preferences. Planning ahead empowers you to organize an occasion that honors life, selecting your preferred venue, music, disposition choice, and final resting place. With the assistance of our resources, these decisions can be made effortlessly, free from the burdens of stress and grief.