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Advance Planning for Health Care

At Kearney’s, we are proponents of planning ahead for what you would want to happen when you die. It is equally important for you to plan for the kind of health care you would want to receive if time ever comes that you couldn’t speak for your self.

Advance Planning for Health Care

Advanced Care Planning

Travelling With Cremated Remains

Having to fly with a loved one’s cremated remains can be very stressful. To answer some common questions regarding this challenging situation we have put together some important points to have in mind before taking off.

Embalming Your Loved One

To Embalm or not to Embalm – that is the question….

This blog post is not for the squeamish or faint of heart. We’re going to try to answer some questions about embalming and why the decision would be made to undertake this procedure. Or not….

Fingerprints and DNA Collection

In the first 24 hours after a person dies, there are about 70 questions to be answered and decisions to be made.

In the middle of all of this decision-making, you can decided to preserved your loved one’s fingerprints and DNA.

Memorial Stationery and Keepsakes

Memorial Stationery and Keepsakes when someone dies is an option you may wish to consider how you want your loved one to be remembered through the creation of memorial stationery or keepsakes. There are many options to choose from.

Updating your Will

At Kearney’s, we are avid proponents of planning ahead, we encourage you to make pre-emptive decisions and either put them in writing or communicate verbally to your family what you want to happen in the future.

Expected Death at Home

You may not wish to die in the hospital. You have the right to choose to die in your home if that is what you want. Creating a clear plan will help your family know what they have to do when you die.

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Advance Planning for Health Care

Advance Planning for Health Care

Travelling With Cremated Remains

Embalming Your Loved One

Fingerprints and DNA Collection

Memorial Stationery and Keepsakes

Updating your Will

Expected Death at Home

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