A Decedent Directive is a legal document that provides for an individual to express their wishes and assist the bereaved in decision-making processes following the individual's death.
A descendent directive is similar to an advance directive, and it is designed to assist individuals in preserving their dignity and autonomy after death. The decedent directive is endorsed by the Institute on Religious Deathcare and Spiritual Healing, and is a pertinent tool to protect the rights of the dead.institute on religious deathcare and spiritual healing