Questions to think about when you are dying

These questions could help you think about how you would like to be cared for during the final weeks of life.

It’s important to talk through these questions with your family and friends and the doctors and nurses looking after you.

Then they will know your wishes and can care for you in the way you want.

• Where would you like to die – at home, in a hospice or somewhere else?
• Who would you like to be with you when you die?
• Is there anyone that you don’t want around?
• Are there any particular music, prayers, or things to have around you that you find comforting?
• Are there any types of treatment or care that you don’t want to have in the final days of life?
• Do you want to make a living will?
• Do you have any issues you would like to sort out with family or friends before you die?
• Are there any messages you would like to record or write to leave behind for your loved ones when you die?
• Do you have any religious or cultural practices you would like to be carried out before and after you die?
• Are there any specific wishes you have about your funeral?
• Do you want to be cremated or buried?
• Do you want to organise your funeral?
• Have you made a will or updated your existing one?