For what is it to die but to stand naked
in the wind and to melt into the sun.

~Kahlil Gibran

                                              Required Documents Prior to Death

      In order to create your end-of-life wishes, you will need to fill out and have notarized
   the'Five wishes' pamphlet or the Colorado form 20 or a Will stating end-of-life
   wishes. You will also need to write down the following:

          Vital Statistics:

   1)   Full legal name
   2)   Legal address, City, State and Zip Code and Mailing address if different
   3)   Sex, Race and Country of Citizenship
   4)   Birth date and Birthplace
   5)   Marital status ... name of Spouse or Maiden name. Date and Place of Marriage.
          If spouse is deceased, date and place of death.
   6)   Education 0-12 years and College, also number of years
   7)   Social Security Number
   8)   Occupation; Type of business or industry
   9)   Father's name;  Mother's maiden name
  10) Veteran? If so give dates of service
11) Name of designee or executor

Additional documents may include:

       * Living Will
       * Durable Power of Attorney
       * Advanced Health Directives

        PLEASE inform family members, a close friend, physician or business associate
        about the location of your documents.

         If you wish to be cremated by the Crestone End of Life Project, present a Statement
    verifying that you have discussed your wishes with next of kin and that they support
    your decisions.

                                                        Required Documents Following Death

        * Death Certificate
        *  Authority for Final Disposition Certificate

    Traditionally, mortuaries handle such documents. Those families choosing to act as
   funeral directors of the deceased will need to obtain and fill out the above two documents.

Important Web Sites

     http://www.greenburials.org  For information on green burials

     http://www.upaya.org  Joan Halifax's site for contemplative end-of-life care

     http://www.docubank.com  For storing your important documents

     http://www.caringinfo.org  For Hospis information and connection

     http://www.agingwithdignity.org   For 'Five Wishes' pamphlet information

     http://www.guidelinepub.com  For information regarding Vital Statistics and information necessary for completing                                                                      Death Certificate/Disposition of Last Remains
                              necessary for completing death certificate/disposition of last remains

For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun.

~Kahlil Gibran

For what is it to die but to stand naked
in the wind and to melt into the sun.