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 memberes, 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 these documents.