8Death is a journey everyone will experience, yet it is seldom discussed. Instead, survivors are left to navigate it on their own, unequipped, and quite often while paralyzed from the loss of a loved one. The benefits of end-of-life planning extend well beyond basic preparations. The investment of your time and thoughtfulness is an invaluable gift you leave behind for your surviving family. When It's Time(TM) walks you through thirteen end-of-life realities that surviving family members will inevitably encounter. This book offers detailed information for "pre-need" situations, when you are planning before death; and "at-need" situations, when death has occurred. When It's Time(TM) serves as a guide to facilitate end-of-life planning by offering talking points for discussions, insight for decision-making, and next steps for completion. Author Rick Craig has been an ordained Christian pastor for over twenty years. He felt led to share his professional and personal experiences to help others navigate this journey. Having planned and officiated well over one hundred fifty funeral and memorial services, his expertise in this area is invaluable. Sharing his own stories of loss, along with others' testimonies and insight from contributing authors who are experts in their fields, When It's Time(TM) contains relatable stories to guide and equip anyone to take the next steps in end-of-life planning. Learn how a well-thought-out plan can be one of the best gifts that becomes part of your legacy.