WARNING: This episode discusses topics such as death, and end of life planning that might be triggering for some. Please listen with caution.
"If I had died yesterday, what would I want to be in place?"
Don’t leave them guessing as you exit stage left!
You can leave your family scrambling to make arrangements—or calmly executing your wishes. There's a lot of planning for the end of life, whether it's happening in months, years, or decades, that goes beyond your will and estate. You’ll love the peace of mind that comes from your own carefully designed and executed End of Life Plan.
Lana and Rebecca discuss cremation vs green burial, funeral playlists and most importantly, who is going to do our makeup !
Meredith Cox is a Family Lawyer, Accredited Mediator, Transition Coach and End of Life Facilitator, bringing a unique blend of legal experience, conflict resolution skills and end of life planning qualifications to her practical, 360° approach. Throughout her 30 year career, Meredith has witnessed the transformative power of compassion, humour and respectful communication. With a commitment to guiding individuals through life challenges, Meredith empowers clients to navigate transitions with accountability, clarity and knowledge.
Remember - it’s always too early to plan until it’s too late.
Key Points
2:01 Start Decluttering
2:23 Tell Someone Your Plan
3:05 The BASICS
3:08 Legal & Financial
4:53 Guardianship of Children
6:15 Property Disclosure
6:38 Make in Inventory
7:07 Digital information
7:20 Old School Back Up - on PAPER!
7:50 Digital Executor
9:28. Household Information
10:18 Swedish Death Plan
13:13 Burial Preferences
14:50 Funeral Arrangements
15:50 Cremation vs Green Burial
19:16 It all comes down to Values, Wishes, Beliefs
19:21 Legacy
21:21 Death Party
23:31. Advanced Care Plan
27:23. Review Annually
Meredith G Cox
Instagram
LinkedIn
Before I Go Solutions
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter
Advance Care Planning Ontario
MyGoodbyes App
Where We're At is produced by Lisa Lightbourn.
Like, Follow, Subscribe and Share WHERE WE'RE AT, wherever you get your podcasts.
Instagram
YouTube
LinkedIn