Final Wishes Template (Printable PDF & GoodNotes)
Two pages for end-of-life planning. The final wishes page has boxes for funeral or memorial, burial or cremation, music and readings, who to tell first, care of pets, and digital accounts and social media. The key people page lists your executor, lawyer and advisers with phone numbers and notes. It's a planning aid, not a will or legal document.
- Printable US Letter8.5 × 11 in, white paper
- Printable A4210 × 297 mm, white paper
- iPad / GoodNotesAlso Notability and Noteshelf
- E-ink tabletreMarkable, Kindle Scribe, Boox
Free PDF, 2 pages, undated. No sign-up needed.
Shown for iPad in the Ivory Minimal theme. Printable downloads use white paper; the e-ink version is black and white.
2 pages, ready to fill in.
- Page 1, Final Wishes: Boxes for funeral or memorial, burial or cremation, music & readings, who to tell first, care of pets and digital accounts & social media
- Page 2, Key People: A table with columns for role (executor, lawyer, adviser), name, phone and notes
- Undated, so you can print or duplicate it as often as you need
Who it's for
Adults of any age who want to spare their family difficult decisions, people with a new diagnosis, older adults organising their affairs, and adult children helping a parent plan.
Getting the most from a final wishes.
Start with the easy boxes
Music and readings, or who to tell first, are gentler places to begin than burial or cremation. There's no need to finish in one sitting.
Write what matters, not everything
A few clear wishes help your family more than a long list. Say what's important to you and leave room for them.
Don't forget pets
Who will care for them, their routines and vet. It's often overlooked and causes real worry.
List digital accounts without passwords
Note which email, social media and online accounts exist and what you'd like done with them. Store login details separately and securely.
Tell someone where it is
Wishes no one can find can't be followed. Tell your executor or next of kin where the page is kept.
Included in 1 planner
This template is a page in this planner. Open it to see everything else that comes with it.
Get it inside a full hyperlinked planner
The end of life planner includes this page alongside dated month and week pages for your year, with side tabs and links between every page. Pick your device and theme, preview it free, and pay only when it's right.
- Dated pages for the whole year
- Tap a tab or a date to jump there
- GoodNotes, Notability, Samsung Notes, e-ink and print sizes
Opens the end of life planner with the Final Wishes section switched on.
Or read about the end of life planner first.
Is this a legal document?
No. It records your wishes to guide your family, but it isn't a will. Speak to a legal professional about a will, power of attorney and any legal documents.
Who should have a copy?
Your executor, next of kin or a trusted person. Keep the original somewhere safe that they know about.
When should I fill it in?
Any time. Many people do it after a big life change, such as marriage, children or retirement, and review it every few years.
What's in the end of life planner?
Final wishes, accounts and assets, key people, a medical profile, an emergency plan and a letter to a loved one, plus contacts and health pages.
