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It is not a legal will, but it guides your family and ensures that your wishes are known. Follow the steps below to complete and use this template:  \n1. Fill in your details clearly  \nReplace all prompts with your own information, including personal details, funeral preferences, cultural instructions, and important contacts.  \n2. Be as specific as possible  \nThe more detail you include venue names, music choices, rituals, or instructions for ashes—the easier it will be for your family to honour your wishes.  \n3. Update the document whenever your preferences change  \nReview your final wishes every year or after major life events (move, marriage, divorce, loss, religious change, etc. ) .  \n4. Store the completed document safely  \nKeep the original in a secure but accessible place.  \nLet at least two trusted people know, where the document is stored, how to access it and who your primary contact person is.  \n5. Tell your loved ones about the document  \nDiscuss your final wishes with those closest to you so they understand what is most important to you.  \n6. Attach additional pages if needed  \nIf you have more detailed instructions such as digital account access, cultural rituals, or personal messages—you may add extra pages.  \n7. Understand what this document is not  \nThis document does not replace a Last Will and Testament, and it does not distribute legal assets.  \nIt simply guides your family emotionally, culturally, and practically.  \n8. Sign the document  \nA signature helps confirm that the document reflects your true wishes. A witness may sign if you wish, but it is not legally required.  \nDISCLAIMER:  \nThis document is provided for general guidance only and may not cover all legal or compliance requirements for your specific situation. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the creator of this document accepts no responsibility for any errors , omissions , or outcomes resulting from its use. Users should review and adapt the content to meet their own organisational , legal , and industry-specific needs. When necessary, seek professional advice. Bilnor Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd. accepts no liability for any errors , omissions , or consequences arising from the use of this template.  \nFinal Wishes Document  \n1. Personal Details  \n\n| Full Name: |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| ID Number: |  |\n| Address: |  |\n| Primary Contact Person After My Death: |  |\n\n2. Funeral or Memorial Service  \n\n| Type of service I prefer (funeral, memorial, celebration of life, none): |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Location / Venue preference: |  |\n| Religious / non-religious: |  |\n| Speakers I would like (if any): |  |\n| Music / Songs / Hymns: |  |\n\n3. Burial / Cremation Preferences  \n Burial  Cremation  \n No strong preference  \nIf burial – cemetery and grave preferences:  \nIf cremation – what should be done with my ashes (location, division, etc. ) :  \n4. Organ Donation & Body Use  \nRefer also to my Living Will. Organ donation wishes (if any):  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n\nUse of body for teaching/research:  \n Yes  No  \n5. Cultural / Religious Instructions  \nImportant rituals, traditions, or customs I want followed:  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n\nScriptures, prayers, poems, or readings:  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n\n6. People to Notify  \nList key people and their contact numbers who must be notified:  \n\n| Contact 1 | Name: | Cell: |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Contact 2 | Name: | Cell: |\n| Contact 3 | Name: | Cell: |\n\n7. Personal Belongings & Keepsakes (Non-legal)  \nThese wishes guide my family but are not a legal Will. Items and to whom I would like them to go:  \n\n| Item | Person |\n| --- | --- |\n|  |  |\n|  |  |\n|  |  |\n|  |  |\n|  |  |\n\n8. Digital Life  \nMy wishes regarding social media accounts, email accounts, and digital files:  \n\n|","cbCaifGimqEM9Xn6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifGimqEM9Xn6","pdf",141306,6,"English","# How to Use This Template\n## Complete the steps\n## Understanding what the document is not\n# Personal Details\n# Funeral or Memorial Service\n# Burial / Cremation Preferences\n# Organ Donation & Body Use\n# Cultural / Religious Instructions\n# People to Notify\n# Personal Belongings & Keepsakes (Non-legal)\n# Digital Life\n# Messages to Loved Ones (Optional)\n# Signatures","[{\"question\":\"Is this document a legal will?\",\"answer\":\"No. It does not replace a Last Will and Testament and does not distribute legal assets. 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