Preplanning

If your friends and family know what your preferences are, that saves them from feeling the pressure of having to decide for you when the time comes. There are some big questions, like whether you wish to donate organs or be repatriated to another area or country for burial, which will be easier for your loved ones to arrange for you if you have given clear instructions. There is also some information that is required for the registration of a death but which your friends and family might not know, like your mother’s maiden name and your age when you first got married.

Whether you lodge your choices with us or take a funeral pack to fill in yourself and keep at home, you need to make sure that your family and close friends know about it. It is a good idea to keep a copy with your will.