Plan for the Future: Advance Care Directives with Funera Sydney
PLAN FOR THE FUTURE: ADVANCE CARE DIRECTIVES WITH FUNERA SYDNEY
PLANNING YOUR FINAL WISHES: ADVANCE CARE DIRECTIVES
At Funera Sydney, we assist grieving families honour their loved ones' lives every day. A key part of that process is respecting the end-of-life wishes of the deceased. That's why we highly recommend all Australians complete advance care directives to protect their final wishes.
PLANNING YOUR FINAL WISHES: ADVANCE CARE DIRECTIVES
At Funera Sydney, we assist grieving families honour their loved ones' lives every day. A key part of that process is respecting the end-of-life wishes of the deceased. That's why we highly recommend all Australians complete advance care directives to protect their final wishes.
WHAT ARE ADVANCE CARE DIRECTIVES?
Advance care directives, also called living wills, outline your preferences for medical treatment if you become unable to decide for yourself down the road due to illness or injury. These legally binding documents allow you to:
Advance care directives, also called living wills, outline your preferences for medical treatment if you become unable to decide for yourself down the road due to illness or injury. These legally binding documents allow you to:
- Formally appoint a substitute decision-maker you trust, like a family member
- Detail your values, beliefs, and health/life goals to guide your advocate
- Consent to or refuse specific medical treatments and interventions
WHY PLAN YOUR FINAL WISHES IN ADVANCE?
Without clear documentation of your end-of-life wishes, your grieving loved ones may struggle to make difficult medical decisions on your behalf if you cannot make them yourself. Advance care directives provide legally binding instructions to guide your surrogate and health providers in honouring your values.
Planning ahead eases the burden on your family during an already challenging time. It ensures your final wishes are respected when you no longer have a voice.
Without clear documentation of your end-of-life wishes, your grieving loved ones may struggle to make difficult medical decisions on your behalf if you cannot make them yourself. Advance care directives provide legally binding instructions to guide your surrogate and health providers in honouring your values.
Planning ahead eases the burden on your family during an already challenging time. It ensures your final wishes are respected when you no longer have a voice.
COMPLETING YOUR ADVANCE CARE DIRECTIVE
While requirements vary slightly by state, an advance care directive generally must be:
While requirements vary slightly by state, an advance care directive generally must be:
- Signed by you in front of an authorised witness
- Shared with your substitute decision-maker, doctor(s), and family
- Updated every 2 years or whenever a major life change occurs
HONOURING FINAL WISHES WITH MEANINGFUL FUNERAL SERVICES
At Funera Sydney, we believe every life has meaning. That's why we go above and beyond to serve Sydney families with affordable, compassionate funeral services to honour their loved ones. From direct cremations to bespoke funerals, our funeral directors listen deeply to craft a meaningful, uplifting final tribute.
Advance care directives help ensure your values shape the funeral service you desire. Please reach out to Funera Sydney if you need assistance planning your final arrangements or honouring a loved one's wishes. Call us at (02) 9954 6655 - we're here to help.
At Funera Sydney, we believe every life has meaning. That's why we go above and beyond to serve Sydney families with affordable, compassionate funeral services to honour their loved ones. From direct cremations to bespoke funerals, our funeral directors listen deeply to craft a meaningful, uplifting final tribute.
Advance care directives help ensure your values shape the funeral service you desire. Please reach out to Funera Sydney if you need assistance planning your final arrangements or honouring a loved one's wishes. Call us at (02) 9954 6655 - we're here to help.