Death Binder Episodes
29: Who They Gonna Call?
Sept. 14, 2022
In addition to choosing an emergency contact, you should prepare contact lists for who they should call if you ended up in a crisis or need longer-term support. In this episode, Cianna goes over what kinds of contact lists y…
28: Preparing for Writing Your Will
Aug. 17, 2022
We all know we should write a will, but how do you get started? Here are some tips on what to prepare that will make it easier and will save you time and money when you sit down to write your own will.
24: What’s in an Obituary? A conversation with Michael Osborne, Famous & Gravy
June 21, 2022
What's the point of obituaries? Why are some people so into reading them? Should you draft your own obituary as a Dying Kindness? Today we talk with Michael Osborne from the podcast Famous & Gravy, a podcast about what real…
20: What Goes Into A Living Will?
April 5, 2022
A discussion of the kinds of things that you could (and should) include in your living will, including examples that Cianna wrote into her own. Topics: Living Will, Advance Directive Mentioned: DyingKindness.com NOLO …
19: Which Forms? When? Living Will, DNR, POLST, Advance Directive
March 22, 2022
Living Will. DNR. Advance Directive. POLST. You know these forms are important. But are they the same? Do you need all of them? What are they for? And when would you need them?
18: Choosing Who Will Defend Your Wishes
March 2, 2022
Selecting the right Health Care Agent is a critical factor in ensuring that we get the kind of care we want when we're critically injured or nearing the end of our lives. Your agent will be responsible for implementing your …
16: Your Final Resting Place
Feb. 16, 2022
Do you want to be buried near your parents? Want your children to scatter your ashes at your favorite beach? Would your family visit your memorial tree in a forest? What kinds of things do you need to take into consideratio…
15: Final Disposition of Your Body
Feb. 1, 2022
Burial or Cremation? That question is important, yes, and it's not the only thing that needs to be decided about what will happen with your body after you die. This episode covers some of the practical decisions that need to…
14: Getting The Conversation Started
Jan. 18, 2022
Sure, it's important to talk about death and what we want. But how do you even begin this conversation? What if you're ready to talk but someone else is resistant? And what do we even need to talk about? In this episode I i…
13: What’s in a Death Binder?
Jan. 5, 2022
Just what kinds of things would be useful to the people we'll leave behind when we die? What decisions need to be made? What goes into a "Death Binder"?