Senior Sunrise

If you or a loved one has a terminal illness, you may be thinking about everything you should do before you pass away. It can be difficult to prioritize, especially since there are probably many things you want to do and take care of. Some may be practical steps to make things easily for your family after your death, while others may be personal steps to put your mind and heart at ease. Or you may have no idea what to do if you are paralyzed by fear of death.

Some of the practical things you will want to do when preparing for death are making sure that your will is up to date and specifying your funeral wishes. Write them down so that there are no arguments or indecision amongst your family members after your death. Also, make available all information regarding any bank accounts and the locations of safety deposit boxes. Make a list of all relatives, friends and associates who should be notified of your death. As for personal things to put your mind and heart at ease, you may want to take time to reconcile with any family or friends that you have been out of touch with. Empty your heart of hurts and disappointments. Forgive and forget old grudges. Take time to smile, sing, give a helping hand and a word of encouragement. You will feel much better about the conclusion of your life if you take steps like these to find peace.