Death Bed Estate Planning | Greg Barnsdale

✨For more actionable information, take a 2-minute Peace of Mind Assessment at https://finalplaybook.com/schedule-a-call to see how prepared you are. ✨ Links to my guest's official site - click below: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@DoNotIgnoreYourMortality/featured ➡️ https://www.donotignoreyourmortality.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facing mortality is never easy — but avoiding the conversation only makes it harder. In this heartfelt episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age, host Niki Weiss sits down with Greg Barnsdale — author, funeral director, and financial insider — to explore the power of preparation. Greg opens up about his decades of guiding grieving families, his own health crisis, and the viral video that followed his brain tumor diagnosis. Together, he and Niki discuss how planning ahead with wills, digital accounts, and medical directives can bring peace of mind, reduce stress, and ensure your legacy is honored. In this episode, we cover: - Why writing a will and setting directives relieves family burden - The hidden risks of unorganized digital accounts - Lessons from Greg’s personal health journey - How grief, illness, and legacy planning are deeply connected - Practical steps to begin conversations before it’s too late Whether you’re caring for aging parents, navigating illness, or simply ready to prepare for the future, this conversation is a gentle reminder: talking about death won’t make it happen — but avoiding it won’t make it easier. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the channel here: ➡️ @DigitalLegacyPodcast For more resources related to this podcast or partner resources, click here: ➡️ https://stan.store/endevo_digitallegacy Follow Us Here: ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567345380204 ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deathanddyinginthedigitalage/ ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitallegacypodcast Join Us in planning for the most inevitable thing to happen in this life- Death - and create peace of mind for those you leave behind: ➡️ https://digitallegacypodcast.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download MY FINAL PLAYBOOK App to take our FREE educational course: 🔗App Store- apps.apple.com/us/app/my-final-playbook/id6502518647 🔗Google Play- play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.p4tze2b0necm.pgwvu5pucapp 🔗Website- final-playbook.passion.io/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take our 2-minute quiz today at https://www.endevo.life/ to get your preparedness score and three actionable steps you can implement today to protect your digital legacy and your loved ones. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌟 Listen to the podcast: Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/death-and-dying-in-the-digital-age/id1775499012 Spotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/2MQkOgvyPQnLEz1fO9BHkY 🚫 Re-uploads or ANY use of our content is prohibited. #deathandyinginthedigitalage #ENDevo #endoflifeplanningsimplified #digitallegacy #digitallegacypodcast #myfinalplaybook -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamp 00:00 Preview: Facing Personal Health Challenges 00:22 Preview: The Death Positive Movement 01:19 Podcast intro & guest: Greg Barnsdale 03:57 Personal Journey: From Funeral Director to Author 06:25 The Importance of End-of-Life Planning 08:21 Facing Personal Health Challenges 13:30 The Death Positive Movement 16:09 Deathbed Estate Planning and Its Implications 19:53 Medical Assistance in Dying: A Canadian Perspective 22:44 Quality of Life vs. Quantity of Life 25:55 Empowering Conversations About Mortality 28:37 Digital Organization in Estate Planning 30:17 Conclusion and Resources for End-of-Life Planning -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The Death & Dying in the Digital Age YouTube channel is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical, legal, or financial advice. Views expressed by the host and guests are their own. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions. The channel is not responsible for actions taken based on its content.