{"id":8025,"date":"2020-08-12T09:49:33","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T08:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=8025"},"modified":"2020-08-12T09:49:45","modified_gmt":"2020-08-12T08:49:45","slug":"nothing-is-certain-but-death-and-taxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=8025","title":{"rendered":"Nothing Is Certain But Death And Taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nothing Is Certain But Death And Taxes<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

How many times have you heard this quote?<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, it is true; and whilst we all have too much time on our hands, perhaps it is something that should be considered.<\/p>\n

I can\u2019t say I know that much about taxes, other than I pay them. But death\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n

Given time to reflect on these strange times we find ourselves in, and the thousands of people who have met their death at the hands of Covid 19, death certainly raises some questions, and I mean at a practical level rather than a spiritual one.<\/p>\n

We are all aware that at some point in our lives we will lose a loved one, or even our own life. But are we prepared? Have you decided upon your wishes, or discussed the wishes of loved ones? What about people living alone with no family to rely on? It is a difficult conversation to have, but saves a lot of heartache and worry in the long term.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s some questions to consider:<\/p>\n

Do you or your loved ones know who to contact in the event of a death?<\/p>\n

Have you\/they made a will and where is it kept?<\/p>\n

Is a funeral plan in place, who with and where is the paperwork?<\/p>\n

Are you aware of the type of funeral preferred (burial, cremation, religious, green etc)<\/p>\n

Where were you\/they born?<\/p>\n

What was your\/their occupation?<\/p>\n

Marital status?<\/p>\n

Spouse\u2019s occupation?<\/p>\n

Maiden name?<\/p>\n

I appreciate that this all seems a little callous and unfeeling, but these are the questions you or your loved ones will be faced with at a very difficult time, from either your GP, paramedics, police, coroner\u2019s office or registrars.<\/p>\n

Other useful information would be:<\/p>\n

GP name and address<\/p>\n

Medical conditions<\/p>\n

Medication<\/p>\n

Solicitor name and address<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll be surprised where these conversations go.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve learnt of people who want their ashes scattered at Knap Point, so family can get chips and visit them; also a relative that wants throwing off Swanage Pier, preferably when she\u2019s passed away, special songs and hymns to be played at services and menu requests for the wake to name but a few.<\/p>\n

But what to do and how?<\/p>\n

One suggestion could be to consider the points above and prepare a document with all the information required and seal it in an envelope, and make your family and friends aware of its existence and location for when required.<\/p>\n

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Alternatively, if you have a Green Cross Container, place details of your next of kin within that, so if medical assistance is sought, the emergency services will know who to contact. You could also indicate where other documentation may be found.<\/p>\n

I hope I haven\u2019t distressed or depressed anyone too much, just given you something to ponder.<\/p>\n

Blame it on Covid 19 and too much time to think about \u2018what if\u2019.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, BE SAFE.<\/p>\n

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