When It’s Time®: End-of-Life Planning at Any Age – Make it Part of Your Legacy
Death is a journey everyone will experience, yet it is seldom discussed. Instead, survivors are left to navigate it on their own, unequipped and paralyzed from the loss of a loved one. When It’s Time® walks through thirteen end-of-life realities that surviving family members will inevitably encounter. This book offers detailed information for “pre-need” situations, when you are planning before death, and “at-need” situations, when death has occurred.
With personal stories of loss, along with insight from contributing authors who are experts in their fields, When It’s Time® is a relatable guide to equip anyone to take the next steps in end-of-life planning. Learn how a well-thought-out plan can be one of the best gifts for your survivors, becoming part of your legacy.
When It’s Time®: An End-of-Life Workbook for Pre-Planners and Survivors
This companion workbook serves as a guide, offering practical action steps, templates, and checklists to help you develop or implement an end-of-life plan, including:
– gathering your personal information
– assembling a support team
– calculating your life insurance needs
– choosing a Trustee and Powers of Attorney
– registering and applying for benefits
– deciding on disposition
– writing your obituary
– planning a funeral or memorial service
– and more . . .
When It’s Time®Leader’s Guide: Leading Your Group Through End-of-Life Pre-Planning and Survivor Support
We were never meant to do life—or death—alone.
Leading people through the process of making critical decisions for themselves and their survivors is an honor and privilege. Often, this counsel comes from professionals in the financial, legal, or medical fields—but it is limited to their area of expertise. With this comprehensive leader’s guide, you don’t have to be an expert in end-of-life planning to help others develop a well-thought-out plan for their survivors.
As a companion to the When It’s Time® book and workbook, the leader’s guide will equip you to become an effective group facilitator by empowering you to lead discussion, share pertinent information, and answer questions. With a step-by-step blueprint for your group gathering, highlighted points of interest, and discussion questions coordinated with the book content, you’ll have all the tools you need to guide your group members to make wise decisions.
Sharing knowledge is a gift, and leading others can become part of your legacy.
Endorsements
As a professional in the senior care field for over 25 years,
I thought I knew everything about end-of-life planning … Rick’s book proved I didn’t. It was both practical and intensely thoughtful. Every person in this field should have this book!
Pastor Rick has been my friend and colleague for many years.
I know him, respect him, and hold him in the highest regard. He really is one of a kind. His knowledge and expertise on end-of-life issues are beyond comparison. Who knows all this stuff? The answer is, someone who has lived through multiple major losses himself and, in addition, has helped countless others deal with their losses. My encouragement is grab two copies, one for yourself and one for a close friend who needs it NOW.
As a marriage and family therapist,
When It’s Time® will be my go-to book for topics concerning planning for end-of-life and survivors navigating through loss of a loved one. Pastor Rick has written a resource that will be a classic in its field.
As a gerontologist,
I applaud the concept of end-of-life education that Pastor Rick has defined so well. This book is destined to become a beloved, dog-eared textbook by those courageous enough to digest it and put it to work in their own lives.
During my public safety career in policing,
I responded to many deaths, both sudden and expected. I watched families struggle with how to manage the difficult details and painful decisions while grieving the loss of their loved one. I wish I’d had When It’s Time®. Pastor Rick Craig has thoughtfully compiled a straightforward guide for anyone to methodically yet compassionately plan or prepare for an end-of-life event.
When It’s Time® is a book nobody wants and everyone needs!
Finally, there is a resource that has it all. Pastor Rick uses his own life experiences and losses to bring together a collection of the most valuable information that you can possess, especially after a loss. Get this book and read it now – before you need it.
As an Army chaplain for thirty years,
I have seen the confusion that comes from not knowing what “comes next” after a person dies. When It’s Time® is an exceptional work that will guide you through the planning process at any age or through the loss of a loved one. This book is a must read.
