End-of-life planning is about more than death, it’s about leaving your family with clarity, stability, and peace of mind.

Greg Barnsdale, death doula and author of “Do Not Ignore Your Mortality” joined me on the Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast to talk about why end-of-life planning is one of the most meaningful acts of preparation we can make for our families.

📝 Takeaways 

🔹 Planning ahead reduces stress and confusion for loved ones.
🔹 Communication with family and advisors is the starting point.

🔹 Clear wishes and documents create emotional and financial resilience. 

🔹 Preparation helps prevent family conflict during difficult times.
🔹 Thoughtful planning supports meaningful legacies and charitable impact. 

🔹 Insurance protects families from unexpected financial shocks. 

🔹 Planning early ensures protections are in place. 

Tony’s Take: End-of-life planning is an act of love. When we organize our wishes and prepare our affairs, we leave our families with clarity, resilience, and the space to focus on what matters most.

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Connect with Greg Barnsdale: 

• Website: https://www.donotignoreyourmortality.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregbarnsdale/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donotignoreyourmortality/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregbarnsdale_
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GregBarnsdale

Book: 

• Do Not Ignore Your Mortality: Practical Advice From a Funeral & Financial Insider (book website) (Amazon) 

Resource: 

Article: How and why to help your clients prepare for their passing (here) )

Bio: 

Greg Barnsdale is a unique death doula. As a licensed funeral director, Certified Executor Advisor, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Grief Coach, ghostwriter and

hospice volunteer, he brings a perspective shared by few others. He successfully published a well-received book, which is thought-provoking and engaging. Shortly after publication, Greg was diagnosed with a large brain tumour. Faced with prompt brain surgery or a death sentence, he emerged with a very compelling message.

He stresses that estate planning helps alleviate the stress of aging, leaves survivors more financially and emotionally resilient, and increases the likelihood of harmony and reduces the risk of contesting final wishes. More meaningful legacies and greater social capital often result. Immense pressure is alleviated from the courts, and cumulatively, the economy benefits. It's a massive win for everyone.

Greg is on a mission to inspire others to speak with their loved ones about their end-of-life wishes while minds are clear & time is plentiful. Although these conversations can be difficult to have, they're far better than not having them. Greg stresses that, aside from leaving our loved ones with financial security, leaving

them with proper end-of-life direction is the ultimate gift of love.

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