Prepare For The End

Prepare For The End FARM HOME Miscellaneous Long-time FARM SHOW correspondent Rex Gogerty recently spent some time dealing with a topic most of us would rather avoid - his own death To spare his loved ones undue anxiety and effort when that day inevitably comes he created a file called “Funeral Instructions” for his executor and family members It’s at the front of his file cabinet and contains three sheets of instructions: 1 Where to find stuff Details the location of wills tax information bank statements records of property safety deposit keys life insurance policies safe combinations and other documents 2 Funeral suggestions Designate a funeral director and whether you want to be embalmed or cremated Specify costs for casket vault or tombstone and what prearrangements have been made Note: donating your body for medical research eliminates most expenses and benefits mankind Include suggestions for funeral service including music scripture readings pallbearers charitable donations and even the clergy you prefer 3 Obituary Nobody knows the details of your life better than you Include exact dates education military service marriage children survivors fraternal religious and business organizations and your special skills or hobbies Rex added a line at the end of his list that says “If you have questions I’ll have my cellphone with me ”

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