Creating Your Legacy: A compassionate guide to legacy planning

Booklet | December 16, 2025

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Legacy is often thought of as what you leave behind and how you are remembered after you are gone. But a true legacy is built in the context of a life that has been lived. Legacy planning is not just about preparing for what is to come — it is about celebrating who you are, honouring your relationships, and giving voice to what matters most to you.

Download “Creating Your Legacy: A compassionate guide to legacy planning”

This legacy planning guide is a joint initiative by Dying With Dignity Canada and Pancreatic Cancer North America. It offers an opportunity to reflect on your life, express what matters to you, and provide something lasting to the people you care about.

Within this Guide, you will find information on:

  • The benefits of legacy planning for you and your loved ones
  • Important questions to ask yourself when legacy planning
  • Examples of legacy activities to share with family and friends
  • And more… 

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