Get Ahead of Being Dead
Your Handy Planner for the End of Life
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Get Ahead of Being Dead
Narrated by:
Evie King
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Narrated by:
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Evie King
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By:
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Evie King
'A vitally important book for anyone who thinks they might die at some point. Do not buy this book if you are already dead. It's too late. Repeat. Do not buy this if you're dead.' - RICHARD HERRING
Welcome mortal, to your little book of death homework. A practical, compassionate and laugh out loud guide to preparing for the end.
An informative, practical and yet highly entertaining read from former comedian and council funeral officer Evie King, who walks you through everything you need to sort your death out, so others don't have to.
Have you ever sat down and thought about what happens after you die? And have you told anyone what you want when you're gone? Probably not. Sort your death out, so you can get on and enjoy the rest of your life.
As well as recounting real-death stories, Evie takes you through a series of lessons and exercises spanning all things death preparation, including advice on how to:
· Think about what you really want to happen at your funeral
· Express your wishes to avoid post-death pandemonium
· Clear your clutter so that those you love don't have to
· Ensure the admin of your life can be packed down quickly and efficiently
· Plan your post-death online life.
Get Ahead of Being Dead is a gift to your future (dead) self. By taking control and preparing for death, you can prepare to live ... and do both better as a result.©2026 Evie King (P)2026 Octopus Publishing Group Limited
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The price of the book has already repaid itself many, many times over with a myriad of money saving tips. It’s a must buy for the living so that they don’t leave relatives/friends exasperated when you die as they try and tie up all the loose ends. For example it would prevent tragic funeral mistakes such as Robbie Williams's Angels being played at your funeral when you actually wanted Massive Attack’s Angel.
Sort out your death and get on with your life
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You are going to die (eventually.) Surely you want to make things easy for whoever close to you survives and has to deal with your death? This book teaches you how to do that and also let's you express your preferences for: illnesses; care & treatments you might need (& want or NOT want); organ donations; your funeral (there are lot ore options than you might know of); your will. The final section explains in straightforward terms what a surviving relative/friends needs to do for someone who has died. Everything is explained clearly and dispassionately and covers possibilities/requirements for a very wide range of beliefs, lifestyles and family structures.
No one wants to talk about death - most of these decisions are horrible topics (what if I become paralysed, etc), but if you don't discuss these with family when you are still able to do so, how will they know what you'd have wanted?
I am too lazy to read many books, so I bought the audio book version but I recommend you ALSO by the paperback version because it has lists and notes sections where you actually fill out the details of your care preferences and last wishes the book teaches you that you need. This audio book will explain it all & tell you what you need to do, then you go to the paper version and fill out the checklists.
Everyone needs this booki
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