We’re so happy that you’ve decided to take action on your end-of-life plans. state handles Personal Preference Laws for Body Disposition.
To give you an idea, here is a list breaking down how each U.S. Better to have your wishes stated somewhere than not at all. One more reason Advance Directives are so important. Some places require that you list a designated funeral agent in your living will, while other places have a separate Appointment of Agent to Control Disposition of Remains form, and some places are not bound by law at all to recognize the authority of your funeral agent or Health Care Proxy after your death. Whether your funeral follows religious or cultural customs.Whether to hold a funeral or memorial service.How to handle your body after death (burial or cremation).In most places, including many states in the U.S., the person you name as your Health Care Proxy will be the person authorized to make funeral arrangements on your behalf-they will have to make decisions like: Part of creating an Advance Directive is ensuring who will make decisions about your funeral. This organization is UK based, but has universal information and guidance. If you find yourself in a position where you need to make treatment and care decisions on someone else’s behalf, head over to Compassion in Dying. Created by a care-giver, Our Turn 2 Care was designed to provide accessible and culturally competent information to young adults, carving out additional spaces for marginalized groups, including people of color and members of the LGBTQ community. If you are a care-giver supporting someone at the end-of-life, Our Turn 2 Care is a wonderful resource. Know-Your-Rights Guide for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders in California Supporting and Improving Healthcare Decision-Making and End-of-Life Planning for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities What do people do when they do not have health insurance and cannot afford end-of-life care?
Here are specific resources for some of those.
Of course, not everyone has equal access to quality end of life care. If you or someone you love is entering hospice, read What You Need to Know About Hospice Care, and look into The Coalition for Compassionate Care which promotes high-quality, compassionate care for everyone who is seriously ill or nearing the end of life. A “good death” rarely happens by chance, especially when you’re dealing with the modern medical system. Besides having a solid Advanced Directive in place it’s important to have conversations about what you want your final days to look like.
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