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    Obituary Planning

    Senior write own.

    Why senior write own

    • Family burdened to write fast.
    • Senior tells own story.
    • Personal touch.
    • Reduces stress on loved ones.
    • Worth time.
    • Free.

    What include

    • Birth + dates.
    • Family list.
    • Career highlights.
    • Senior accomplishments.
    • Hobbies + passions.
    • Favorite quote.

    Where to save

    • Notes app.
    • Print + estate file.
    • Tell executor location.
    • Senior accessible.
    • Update yearly.
    • Free.

    Photos pick

    • 3 favorite photos.
    • Younger + older.
    • Senior chooses.
    • Family thank you.
    • iCloud labeled folder.
    • Worth.

    Funeral wishes

    • Burial vs cremation.
    • Service type.
    • Music chosen.
    • Donations vs flowers.
    • Senior decision-saver.
    • Worth document.

    Memorial sites

    • Legacy.com.
    • Forever Missed.
    • Senior plan online presence.
    • Family contributes.
    • Photos + memories.
    • Free options.

    Pre-write obituary = senior gift to family

    Senior pre-write own obituary + pick 3 photos + funeral wishes documented = priceless gift to grieving family. Free Notes app or printed in estate file. Tell executor location. Reduces decisions during mourning. Most loving senior estate prep.