Who will make decisions for you if you can’t speak for yourself?
What do you want to happen to your children, pets and possessions?
What sort of funeral do you want?
What legacy do you want to leave behind for future generations?
People of all ages, in every stage of life and various circumstances, should engage in crucial conversations about the end of life. While we meticulously plan for events like having babies and getting married, the one inevitable experience—our own death—is often overlooked in our preparations.
Most people would like to die at home, but the reality is that most people die in hospital because what they want is unclear or unknown.
You can have a high quality, positive end-of-life experience when you express your personal wishes. Open Harts can help you to do this.
Did you know:
Planning for the future gives you the freedom to live your best life - how ever long or short it may be
It is important to take action about the medical, legal, financial and emotional aspects of your life while you are able
There are resources available to help you make the best decisions for yourself and your
loved ones
Making decisions now provides your family with greater comfort when the time comes
You can have what you want
Creative, affordable and environmentally friendly options are available
You can make your own coffin
You can have a living wake
You can write your own funeral ceremony
You can take your time and don't need to make any decisions straight away
You don't have to use a funeral director if you don't want to
If you do use a funeral director, you are still in control of the process
Not all funeral directors are for-profit businesses
The more you do yourself, the less it will cost you. There are many opportunities for family members to be involved in the process in a meaningful, creative way
You don't need to use a funeral celebrant - you and your family can conduct your own ceremony or funeral service
You can have a funeral that is meaningful to you and your family and it doesn't need to break the bank
Up-selling coffins is a big part of the funeral industry's profit, but you can make your own if you want
There are new and emerging creative and environmentally friendly funeral options available