Finding the Hospice That Is Right for You
What is hospice? Who pays for hospice? How to choose the hospice that is right for you.
Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Virginia Blue Ridge
Protecting your end-of-life rights
Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Virginia Blue Ridge
Protecting your end-of-life rights
Category Medical
Brochures
These professionally designed brochures about funeral and end-of-life topics from the Funeral Consumers Alliance may be downloaded and printed for distribution to members or at events.
Documents Everyone Needs at End of Life
These essential documents for end of life will help you to cover all the bases for yourself or a loved one.
Do Not Resuscitate DNR Form
Download Virginia's DNR form to execute a Durable Do Not Resuscitate Order (DDNR) that comports with your wishes in accordance with Virginia law.
DNR Bracelets & Pendants
A DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) bracelet helps communicate your wishes to medical professionals if you become unresponsive. Authorized providers of DNR bracelets and pendants in Virginia.
Virginia Advance Medical Directive
In this post you will find various advance medical directive forms for Virginia, beginning with the most commonly used form, along with background on advance directives, a table for choosing the right form for you, and info and links to the registry where your wishes may be uploaded to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).
Backyard Burial: What a Way to Go
A Virginia family chooses a backyard burial for their loved one, just up the hill from the house.
Recycling Implants After Death
Today many implants, pacemakers, artificial joints, and metal plates can be recycled—extracted, processed, and ultimately reused in some form.
Body, Organ, and Brain Donation
By deciding to donate your body or organs, you can make a valuable gift to humanity and offer hope to future generations.
Embalming Explained
What is embalming? Are there religious concerns? Are there alternatives to embalming? Answers to these questions and more.
End-of-Life Resources
Helpful forms, to-do lists, DNR forms, and resources related to the funeral industry, and end-of-life issues.