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What to organise before you die

Find information about the sorts of things that you need to think about before you die. You can also create your own plan on the End of Life Service website.

Create a plan

The website for End of Life Service guides you through:

  • planning and support
  • preparing financially
  • organising your affairs
  • choosing a final resting place
  • leaving instructions for funeral and memorial services.

You can also choose to log in to create your own plan online.

Create my plan — Te Hokinga ā Wairua | End of Life Service

Wills are important for planning ahead and financial stability

The Retirement Commission explains how a will helps you and your loved ones. They have advice about setting up:

  • an emergency fund
  • different types of insurance
  • wills and enduring powers of attorney.

Financial resilience — Te Ara Ahunga Ora | Retirement Commission

End of Life Service explains:

  • how to make a will
  • what happens when you do not have a will
  • enduring powers of attorney
  • ways to prepare financially.

Have a will and prepare financially: financial and legal — Te Hokinga ā Wairua | End of Life Service

Firearm licence holders

For the safe and legal disposal of your firearms and ammunition, End of Life Service offers advice on leaving instructions:

  • in your will
  • with your enduring power of attorney (EPA) for property
  • for the activation of the EPA.

Firearm licence holders: financial and legal — Te Hokinga ā Wairua | End of Life Service

More information — disposal of firearms, arms items and ammunition

Who to contact for more help

If you need more help or have questions about the information or services on this page, contact the following agency.

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