The Crosswalk
A Roots & Roads resource for navigating serious illness and end-of-life care decisions.
even its end
"Life is what you celebrate. All of it. Even its end." - Joanne Harris
Final Arrangements
Making end-of-life arrangements for oneself or a loved one can be emotionally difficult. It is important to have accurate and reliable information about costs, services, and funeral providers. In this section, you will find a funeral provider price comparison report for direct cremation and burial, and for full funeral, as well as articles that will help you better understand your rights. This information is provided by the Consumer Funeral Alliance of Arizona, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about final arrangement options, so that each person can make informed choices that reflect their personal values and preferences.
resources
Pre-Planning
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How to Plan Your Funeral Far in Advance- AARP
Gather these items now so your final wishes are met and their burden is lighter
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Getting Your Affairs in Order Checklist - National Institute on Aging
No one ever plans to be sick or disabled. Yet, planning for the future can make all the difference in an emergency and at the end-of-life.
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Funeral Planning Tips to Help You Make Smart Decisions - AARP
None of us likes talking about death. Or funerals. But at some point, you’re going to shuffle off this mortal coil and need a funeral. You can make things easier on your family and get the send-off you want by planning your own.
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Cremation vs Traditional Burial - Dignity Memorial
Choosing between cremation and casket burial is a very personal decision. When making this choice for yourself or a loved one, there are several factors to consider. Religious customs, family traditions, budget, and personal wishes are all things to keep in mind.
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Other Resources
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Checklist for What to Do After Someone Dies - AARP
When someone you love dies, the job of handling those personal and legal details may fall to you. It’s a stressful, bureaucratic task that can take a year or more to complete, all while you are grieving.
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Southern Arizona Pricing by The Funeral Consumers Alliance of Arizona
The Funeral Consumers Alliance of Arizona conducts a price comparison on all funeral homes in Arizona and provides a list to its members and non-members on their website.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA burial benefits can help service members, Veterans, and their family members plan and pay for a burial or memorial service in a VA national cemetery. Family members can also order memorial items to honor the service of a Veteran. Find out how to apply for the burial benefits you've earned, and how to plan for a burial in advance or at time of need.
Video Recordings
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Because Every Body Dies: Your Funeral Planning Rights and Options
Roots & Roads Recorded Webinar
The death of a loved one is never easy. Arranging affordable, dignified, meaningful care for someone who has died shouldn't add to the difficulties. This session is designed to help you make well-informed economical decisions about what you must purchase and what is optional when arranging for burial, cremation, or other after-death care.
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Surprising Benefits of Water Cremation
Roots & Roads Recorded Webinar
Water cremation, or alkaline hydrolysis, is making waves in the funeral industry by providing a sound ecological alternative to flame cremation. Many know that water cremation has about 1/10th of the carbon footprint of flame cremation, but many don't know that it creates new opportunities to memorialize through nature. Join us to learn more about how water cremation is a gentle, earth-friendly way we can live on through nature in death.
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Human Composting: An Ecological Death Care Option
Roots & Roads Recorded Webinar
The process of natural organic reduction gently transforms humans into soil after death. In this presentation, Recompose customer and communications manager Anna Swenson will cover the science behind the NOR process, the history of bringing Recompose to life, and the importance of greener death care options.
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