<p>If you have a loved one in hospice, there are many end of life issues to deal with. A great resource to tap into at this time is the National Caregivers Library. There are articles on how to be with a dying person and how to help them make the transition from life to death with grace, dignity and closure. <br /><br />TALKING ABOUT FUNERAL PLANS <br /><br />At some point, you will want to discuss funeral plans, and you need to approach the subject with sensitivity. <br /><br />Your loved one may or may not be ready to talk about it, but you can get ready to have the conversation in case they bring up the topic. <br /><br />If they bring it up,be sure to validate their feelings and concerns. <br /><br />Have a list of questions you would like to cover with them ready. <br /><br />QUESTIONS TO ASK <br /><br />Ask them what information they would like in their obituary. <br /><br />Ask them if they have a charity they&rsquo;d like donations given to in their name. <br /><br />Ask them what they would like done with personal effects such as rings. Do they want them to buried with them or to be passed down in the family? <br /><br />Ask them what they want done with their body, do they want a traditional interment burial or would they prefer cremation? <br /><br />If they prefer cremation do they want a public viewing that would follow body preparations, or do they want a direct cremation where there is no body preparation and thus no embalming. <br /><br />We&rsquo;ll continue this topic next, week, check back for more ideas on this topic. If you are need of funeral services, call Harmony Funeral Home in Brooklyn, NY.</p>