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Ashamed: I think about (and plan for) dying. Do you?
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Aug 5 8:32am | Replies (213)Comment receiving replies
I do not think it is bizarre. The absolutely best thing you can do for your family is having all your plans set before you go. A lot of people are superstitious about this and are afraid something "will happen" if they make arrangements. So not true. You should make plans, know what you want and take steps to make it happen. Leaving it to heirs, family, or whomever, just causes bad feelings and chaos.
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well said Marilyn. I also suggest you put all those plans in writing and give each family member a copy. Keep a copy in your files, in your computer. Wouldn't hurt to give a copy to your lawyer too. In that way it is YOUR choice, not anyone else's, so bad feelings and guilt should not ensue. You may need to remind everyone it isn't THEIRS to decide.