RESOURCES.
It is important to note: that if engaging Rest to provide you with a service, we handle all aspects of paperwork, dealings with doctors and Births, Deaths and Marriages. We simply offer this information here for those that want to know a little more. The old resource page with all links and forms (for viewing) can be seen by clicking here > old resource page
As we collect tools that can help you in your goal to have the funeral you want, we will add them here. We will try to keep this as up to date as possible.
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Being Prepared.
BEFORE DEATH
Create your will
A Legal Will in Queensland is a legally binding document that sets out how you want your assets and belongings distributed after your death. It allows you to appoint an executor to manage your estate, and, if relevant, nominate guardians for your children. To be valid, a Will must meet specific legal requirements, including being properly signed and witnessed. Having a valid Will ensures your wishes are clearly documented and helps reduce stress and uncertainty for your loved ones.
Enduring Power of Attorney
An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) in Queensland is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more trusted people to make decisions on your behalf if you lose the capacity to do so. You can authorise them to manage personal matters (including health care) and/or financial matters, depending on your preferences. The document continues to operate if you lose decision-making capacity and must be made voluntarily while you have capacity.
Statement of Choices
A Statement of Choices is a document that records your values and preferences for health care. While it isn’t legally binding and doesn’t provide consent to or refusal of treatment, it helps guide family, substitute decision-makers and health professionals if you’re unable to make decisions yourself. There are different forms for adults and for children and young people, including options for those with decision making capacity and for legally appointed decision makers completing the form on someone’s behalf. Forms are also available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The document is signed by the person completing it, along with a doctor or nurse practitioner and anyone who assisted with the planning process.
Advance Health Directive
An Advance Health Directive is a legal document that lets you record your wishes for future health care if you’re ever unable to make decisions for yourself. It covers medical treatment, mental health care, life-sustaining measures, and special procedures, and allows you to appoint a trusted person to make decisions on your behalf. The document must be completed voluntarily by an adult with capacity, signed by a doctor, and witnessed by an eligible professional, but it does not need to be registered.
VAD
Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in Queensland is a lawful process that allows eligible adults with an advanced, progressive medical condition causing intolerable suffering to seek medical assistance to end their life. Strict eligibility criteria and safeguards apply, including multiple medical assessments to ensure the person is acting voluntarily and has decision-making capacity. The process is carefully regulated to protect individuals and ensure informed choice.
Funeral Planning
Whether you’re planning a church service, a memorial at your local, or no formal service at all, organising your wishes in advance can ease the pressure on your family at a time when they need space to grieve.
TIME OF DEATH
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SOMEONE DIES?
If you'd like to know what actually happens, read > P is for PROCESS, POWER and PREPARATION