Final Preparations

Interesting [Perspective] — we need more open discussion about death and last wishes (“Rethinking the Family Plot,” August 20). Thank you.

Printer’s Devil posted on bostonglobe.com

Estate planning includes a will or trust, power of attorney, health care proxy, deed to cemetery plot, and a [Massachusetts Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment] form at minimum, but should also include burial instructions, an obituary, and a letter regarding disposition of personal property. At 18 you should be having a discussion with your beneficiaries and they should know where these documents are located. We are not immortal and you have no choice about when or where or how you will die. Your heirs will thank you for your preparation.

Threedecker posted on bostonglobe.com

I am surprised Christine Koh did not mention Better Place Forests Berkshires, a memorial forest outside Williamstown, with sweeping views of the Berkshires and Vermont’s Green Mountains. I fell in love with this idea as soon as I happened upon it: a beautiful final resting place for me and for my loved ones to visit, and a way to protect forestland and wildlife habitat into the future. It gives me great peace of mind to know that when the time comes, my husband and I will be laid to rest amid the ancient roots and under the sheltering canopy of Monument Sugar Maple Tree #631. Kathryn M. Winn

Milton

Mount Auburn Cemetery permits natural or “green” burials. These are a more environmentally friendly choice than cremation. Something to consider.

Beachmom6 posted on bostonglobe.com

A great idea, but check out the cost at Mount Auburn. Sadly, other options are few and far between.

AnnaKhonda posted on bostonglobe.com