DEATH BOX | Baby Boomers Face the End

What is a "death box"?

• The Urban Dictionary says it is a computer or television to which a person devotes too much time ("Hey, let's go out. Let go of the death box.")
• But a recent speaker at the Coffee House Club says it is a place where (1) one puts what one will need when a close relative dies, or (2) where one puts what our surviving close relatives will need when we die, or both. Examples: Living will, cemetery contact, location of will, location of liquid assets

Losing a close relative or friend is arguably one of the most difficult experiences in life. In addition to coping with the grief and loss of someone we care for, there are also a variety of challenging tasks and important financial decisions to be completed, including:
• Making final arrangements
• Reviewing funeral costs and funding options
• Settling an individual’s estate and heirlooms
• Working with various companies and government agencies
• Notifying family, friends and co-workers, and much more