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Prepurchase your arrangements and file the contract with your will. |
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If cremation is chosen, sign an Authorization for Cremation form and file a copy with your will. |
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Inform others of whom your arrangements are with. |
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Make a will stating your directive for cremation, or burial. |
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Choose and appoint a willing executor to handle your will. |
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Make your executor aware of the location of your will and cremation or burial contract. |
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Tell your family or other responsible person about your directive(s). |
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Inform them that your direction is in your will. |
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Inform them that your direction is in your will. |
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Have a Power of Attorney signed and ready in case it is needed. |
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Have a living will signed and ready if needed. Give copies to family members and physician. |
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Have a Health Care Power of Attorney signed and ready if needed. |
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Include advance directives in your Health Care Power of Attorney, including "Do not Resuscitate" orders and other medical directives dealing with nutrition, hydration, medication, etc. |
