Will
Intention:
A will is a document with statements a person makes about what to do after their death. Since we are examining our intentions in life, we also make a place here to define our intentions about what is to happen when we die.
How much have you thought about preparing for your death? Have you discussed your wishes regarding medical procedures and body/organ donation with your loved ones? Have you prepared advance directives, legal will, trust documents? Do your loved ones know your preferences regarding the disposal of your body, funeral and memorial services, etc.?
Even if we don’t intend to die soon, the process of reflecting on death can help us live more intentionally. Putting our ideas and wishes in writing is a way to document our preferences and decisions, which can guide our loved ones when the time comes.
Instruction:
Imagine that you have passed away. Think and write about the following:
Obituary- (as it would appear in a public notice) How will you be remembered? Who will survive you? How and where will your death be announced?
Report Card- Rate areas of your life as if they were subjects on a school report card. Did you deserve any A's or F's?
Headstone- What words or images do you want included if your body is buried?
Advance Directives, Medial Agent, Body/Organ Donation instructions- Legally document your decisions.
Memorial services- Plan with as much detail as you want the ceremonies, rituals, readings, activities, songs, etc. that you would like to include to honor your memory.
Will- Get legal advice to prepare the type of will and trust that best meets your circumstances, needs, and preferences.
Write down your thoughts and include copies of relevant documents that reflect your intentions related to your death.
Here we offer some guiding questions for reflection.
Inspection:
· What thoughts and emotions did you recognize in the process of this exercise?
· What did you learn about yourself?
· How do you anticipate that reflecting on your death will help your intentions in life?
Intention:
A will is a document with statements a person makes about what to do after their death. Since we are examining our intentions in life, we also make a place here to define our intentions about what is to happen when we die.
How much have you thought about preparing for your death? Have you discussed your wishes regarding medical procedures and body/organ donation with your loved ones? Have you prepared advance directives, legal will, trust documents? Do your loved ones know your preferences regarding the disposal of your body, funeral and memorial services, etc.?
Even if we don’t intend to die soon, the process of reflecting on death can help us live more intentionally. Putting our ideas and wishes in writing is a way to document our preferences and decisions, which can guide our loved ones when the time comes.
Instruction:
Imagine that you have passed away. Think and write about the following:
Obituary- (as it would appear in a public notice) How will you be remembered? Who will survive you? How and where will your death be announced?
Report Card- Rate areas of your life as if they were subjects on a school report card. Did you deserve any A's or F's?
Headstone- What words or images do you want included if your body is buried?
Advance Directives, Medial Agent, Body/Organ Donation instructions- Legally document your decisions.
Memorial services- Plan with as much detail as you want the ceremonies, rituals, readings, activities, songs, etc. that you would like to include to honor your memory.
Will- Get legal advice to prepare the type of will and trust that best meets your circumstances, needs, and preferences.
Write down your thoughts and include copies of relevant documents that reflect your intentions related to your death.
Here we offer some guiding questions for reflection.
Inspection:
· What thoughts and emotions did you recognize in the process of this exercise?
· What did you learn about yourself?
· How do you anticipate that reflecting on your death will help your intentions in life?
