Have you thought about end of life decisions?

I have started to think about end of life decisions lately.
I may only be 60 but so many people die "early".
I have nothing in place at the moment. No will, no care instructions, no plan on what happens if I become incapacitated.
Nothing in place regarding internment.
I am a registered organ donor but who would know that at the time of my death?
I have no one I have confided in about these issues.
I think it is time I talk to my GP to get some advice about these important issues.

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SW-User

GP? They can't advise you on making a will lol

Or what you want to do with your body when you die...you speak with a funeral director about that, and you can pay for it in advance if you want. If you're on the organ donor list, the NHS will already know. If and when you become incapacitated you can just remind whatever medical staff you have.

You don't make care plans until there is a need for them

Gusman · 61-69, M

@SW-User You do make care plans before you need care. Called a Living Will.
Staying away from funeral directors.
My wish is to donate my corpse to forensic science for the study of how corpses decompose.
No need to pay funeral directors.

SW-User

@Gusman oh...thought you just meant organ donation where you get stitched up and buried after

That's not the same thing

Gusman · 61-69, M

@SW-User After my organs are donated then my corpse will go to the forensic scientists. 🙂

DoubleRings · 51-55, F

Not sure if you know but, I think organs are only donated if you are quasi - alive waiting for imminent death (ex on life support or something) They have to harvest your organs while alive so they are in proper condition for the recipient. Not sure 100% on that but pretty sure, but it’s good to have a plan in place in case. @Gusman you might be able to register online for it (I can where I’m from) or through your drivers permit. And make it known to your family and next of kin that you are donor.