“Mentioning how you want your remains treated after death is a quick way to kill a casual conversation, but avoiding the topic because it is uncomfortable leaves your loved ones to piece together your wishes while also grieving their loss. Planning ahead allows your loved ones to mourn their loss without fighting over what happens to your body or trying to figure out what you would have wanted in the first place. Start the new decade off by thinking about your options and developing a plan.” – Jennifer Balmos