Funeral wishes

Funeral wishes are a practical way to tell the people close to you what you would prefer. They can reduce uncertainty, but they are different from a will and from a prepaid funeral plan.

What should funeral wishes include?

• Whether you prefer burial or cremation.
• Whether you would like an attended service or a simpler unattended cremation.
• Any religious, cultural or personal customs that matter to you.
• Music, readings, speakers, flowers or charitable donations.
• Whether you would like a wake, memorial or gathering.
• What you would prefer to happen to your ashes, if applicable.
• Any funeral director you would prefer.
• A note of how funeral costs may already be provided for, without including account or policy numbers.

Keep the record useful

Tell someone you trust that the document exists and where it is kept. Review it if your preferences change. Avoid putting passwords, bank details or sensitive account information into a funeral wishes document.

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