In 2012 I lost my Father in a very sudden accident. He was my hero, and I miss him greatly. I can remember the days of confusion following. How did this happen? Was it real? How would my Mum cope? What would he want for a funeral? Did he have any deathbed wishes? How should we reflect upon his life? As a family we prepared his ceremony - to the best that we could, without no clear idea as to what he believed or would have wanted for this occasion.

And the days following the accident, watching my Mum trying to put together the pieces of his life; insurance policies, investments, bank accounts, his pension, passport and drivers license. Quite simply, he was a man who had done everything himself. He had his own systems, his own places for things, and none of us knew how to wrap up his affairs.

If only we had talked about things beforehand. But it didn’t seem necessary beforehand - we didn’t know the accident was coming.

Unfortunately, I’ve since seen my friend go through similar. I’ve watched as a close family member went from fit and healthy to his deathbed within months, and I’ve seen the strain that not being prepared for death puts on the people left behind. Because there is so much to deal with - emotionally AND practically.

Which is why I have created this guide. Let’s start the conversation BEFORE the event happens! Trust me, it’ll make things easier for EVERYONE.

Whether you are sick, or have a loved one who is unwell, whether you are young or old, we ALL need to address these questions.

In this guide you will cover: