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There are also CMS hospice rules about Some think of funeral planning as part of making prep-
assessing patients, reviewing drug therapies and arations for their estate. It can provide an opportunity
contracting for other services. Check with the to talk with loved ones about certain matters. For
Medicare program in your state to learn more example, some may want to assure loved ones that
about the rules for hospice care in your area. expressing love and respect has nothing to do with
high funeral costs.
FUNERAL OR MEMORIAL
SERVICE PREPLANNING Preplanning may also help relieve some of the
stress that comes at a time of loss. It can help avoid the
Some people want to be involved with end-of-life need to make decisions during a difficult time. There
planning. Others do not want to think about this. Do may be comfort in knowing that the services are car-
what is right for you. ried out according to the wishes of a loved one.
Planning a funeral or memorial service in advance If you decide to do preplanning, write down the
can be an important thing to do with or for loved ones. information and make sure that the right people know
where it is kept. Do not include this information in a
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