what to include in your 'Letter of Wishes'
A letter of wishes is a document that outlines your specific desires and instructions for your funeral, burial, and other final arrangements to help guide their loved ones after your passing.
Suggestions of what to include in your Letter of Last Wishes
- Location of Will: Specify where the signed copy of your will is kept.
Executor: Name the executor and provide their contact information. - Explanation of will provisions: If your will includes any provisions or distributions that you would like to explain to your loved ones, you can share your reasoning for some of the arrangements you made in your will.
- Funeral & Burial Wishes:
- Specify your preference for burial or cremation
- Indicate if there is a pre-paid funeral plan and provide details if applicable
- Preferred Cemetery: Indicate your preferred cemetery.
- Viewing of the Body: Indicate if you prefer to have a viewing of your body.
- Pall Bearers: Suggest names of preferred pall bearers.
- Readings: Suggest preferred readings.
- Poetry: Suggest preferred poetry.
- Music: Suggest preferred music.
- Flowers: Indicate preferences for flowers.
- Donations: Specify any charitable donation preferences.
- Post Service: Provide instructions for any post-service event or wake.
- Obituary Information
- Death Certificate Information: Include key information needed for your death certificate:
- Organ Donation Preference: State whether you wish to donate your organs.
- Individuals and Organisations to Notify: List names and contact information of people to notify.
For more information, we have provided guidance in the Last Wishes section of your adeus digital vault.