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Do you wish to have a formal service or services?

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What type of service would you like? (Select all that apply.)

VisitationWhat is a visitation? A visitation, also known as a viewing, is held before a funeral or sometimes in lieu of a funeral. This more informal event brings family together and allows guests to drop in and express their sympathies to the family. The body, or cremated remains, is often present, giving guests the chance to say their final goodbyes.

FuneralWhat is a funeral? A funeral is a formal ceremony that memorializes the deceased and is led by a religious leader or funeral officiant. Funerals are most often held at either a funeral home or a house of worship, such as a church, synagogue, or mosque. The ceremony can include eulogies, prayers, songs, and/or special readings.

Graveside ServiceWhat is a graveside service? A graveside service can follow a funeral or function as a standalone event and precedes the final dispensation of the deceased's remains. It is held at the place of interment, e.g. a grave, mausoleum, or urn garden. A religious officiant will perform any rites specific to the religion of the deceased.

Memorial ServiceWhat is a memorial service?A memorial service often takes place after the deceased has been buried or cremated, meaning their body is not present. The service can be held at a house of worship, an event space, or even at a family home. It is less formal than a funeral, but still gives family and friends the chance to say their final goodbyes, and can include speeches, songs, and/or special readings.

OtherWhat are some other types of services? Other types of services can include traditional religious services such as a Catholic Vigil or Jewish Shiva, or simply a spiritual service. You can also provide instructions regarding how you wish to be formally memorialized.

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End-of-Life Plan for ________________________

I, ________________________, currently of _______________, OH, being of sound mind, willfully and voluntarily declare that these are my final wishes as to the disposition of my body after my death and any services or memorialization to be held in my name.

This document is not intended to be interpreted as my Last Will and Testament.

1. Appointee
2. I request that the executor of my Last Will and Testament, ________________________, currently of _______________, OH, be in charge of planning and executing my last wishes.
1. Death Announcement
2. I do not wish to have any announcement published online or in print upon my death.
1. Organ Donation
2. I wish to donate my organs upon my death and am a registered organ donor in the state of Ohio.
1. Final Disposition of My Body
2. All decisions made by my appointee with respect to the disposition of my body shall be binding.
3. Upon my death, I have no preference as to how my body is dealt with.
1. Services in My Memory
2. Upon my death, I do not wish to have any formal services held in my honor.
1. Duration
2. The appointment of my appointee becomes effective upon my death.
1. Prior Appointments Revoked
2. I hereby revoke any written declaration that I executed in accordance with section 2108.70 of the Ohio Revised Code prior to the date of execution of this End-of-Life Plan indicated below.

I recognize that it may not be possible for my appointee to fulfill all of my wishes and request that ________________________ act to follow the spirit of these wishes as well as they can and within the limits of any applicable law.

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WITNESSES

SIGNED AND DECLARED by ________________________ on the ______ day of ________________, ________ to be the declarant’s End-of-Life Plan expressing their own wishes as to the disposition of their body and any services to be held in their name. We declare that ________________________ is personally known to us, that they signed this End-of-Life Plan in our presence, and that they appeared to be of sound mind and not acting under duress, fraud, or undue influence.

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Witness #1 Signature	Witness #2 Signature
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Witness #1 Name (please print)	Witness #2 Name (please print)
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What is an End-of-Life Plan?

Why is having an End-of-Life Plan important?

Think of an End-of-Life Plan like a checklist or guide detailing how you want your friends and family to celebrate your life. Outlining your wishes helps your family because they won’t have to guess about what you want and make tough decisions while they grieve.

An End-of-Life Plan is only one of the essential estate planning documents that every adult should make. To help prepare your loved ones for the future, having these documents ready will further help them should anything happen to you:

These documents will give your family peace of mind, knowing they can follow through with all your final wishes regarding financial responsibilities, medical care, and more.

How to write an End-of-Life Plan

LawDepot’s user-friendly questionnaire allows you to include all the key information to complete your End-of-Life Plan. Customize your plan by including your wishes for the following:

1. Appointee

An appointee is the person, or people, you choose to carry out your wishes to the best of their ability. An appointee can be a spouse or other reliable adult. Also, if you have an existing Will, your executor may also act as your appointee.

2. Announcement of your passing

This step details how you would like your appointee to inform people of your passing. Options can include a small, informal notice or an obituary.

3. Organ donations

Many people wish to help others after their passing through organ donation. In your End-of-Life Plan, state if you’re an organ donor to ensure your appointee and loved ones are aware of your wishes and reduce delays in medical personnel removing any donated organs.

If you’re not already an organ donor but wish to be one, you can register online through your state's donation page.

4. Your remains

Once you’ve passed, your family needs to know how you wish your remains to be handled or prepared for burial. This can include being:

Buried in a cemetery or private plot
Entombed in a mausoleum
Donated to medical science or education
Cremated and having your ashes buried, entombed, given to a loved one, or spread at a specific location

5. Funeral wishes

Creating your End-of-Life Plan includes providing your family with your wishes for your funeral. Types of arrangements include:

Funeral
Graveside service
Memorial service
Visitation or viewing

While outlining your funeral wishes, include any specific religious or spiritual traditions you may want your family to conduct.

6. Financial planning

To help your family follow through with your requests, you can include details on the funding for your final wishes, such as burial and funeral services. In your plan, you can indicate if you have put aside savings specifically for these plans or if your estate will reimburse any costs.

7. Final thoughts and messages

To finish up your End-of-Life Plan, you can leave any final thoughts or messages for your loved ones. Write them in your End-of-Life Plan for them to read upon your passing.

8. Any other final instructions

Our questionnaire allows you to highlight any further instructions you wish your loved ones to have that may be more specific. For example, if you want a memorial or funeral service, you may decide to have family and friends donate to a charity of your choice rather than send flowers for the service.