Wrapping It Up - Section D - NOW TO 'WRAPPING IT UP'

"Wrapping It Up"
Website Research Questionnaire

As a result of the media coverage that occurred over 44,000 answers to the questionnaire were received and these were all reviewed several times and as result caused the writing of this book to take more time to complete than was originally thought, suffice to say it was all worthwhile.

In reviewing all the responses it was interesting to note people's comments regarding this view: many psychologists and psychiatrists believe, by confronting painful situations and memories, that process, can ultimately be quite therapeutic and cathartic and this fact, was confirmed by many respondents.

The research questionnaire which follows, is no longer available to complete although you can still view the questions that were asked. No doubt with the passage of time,
and with 'Wrapping It Up' now in the marketplace, future editions may include additional information and more anecdotes.

Finally, just from reading this document readers will become more aware about the subject of wrapping up which could be immensely helpful for anyone who is currently undertaking the wrapping up role.

If you do have comments or questions please direct them to the author, of 'Wrapping It Up.' Thank you.

Explanation about abbreviations used in this Questionnaire
N/A Not applicable
VID Means Very Important Documents i.e. birth marriage, divorce certificates, etc
EPA Enduring Power of Attorney (Medical & Financial) Documents

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D1) What were your expectations before you began?		It will be easy It won't take long Devastated at the thought of the task All of these feelings and more (please add any descriptions)

D2) How long did you think it would take to wrap up then close the door for the final time?		A few hours A few days A few weeks Longer than a few weeks

D3) Was the deceased persons home a?		House Townhouse or Villa Duplex Apartment Bedsitter Space in retirement home/ village Other

D4) How many bedrooms in the residence?		1 2 3 4 More N/A

D5) How did you feel when you walked in the door for the first time knowing you had to begin wrapping up that day?		Frustrated Intimidated by the daunting size of the task Emotionally distraught Frightened Felt very sad Sat and thought where am I going to begin Where do I start first Other (please explain briefly)

D6) Describe what you did when you first entered the home.

D7) When you entered the home for the first time what did you do first?		Do an overall inspection of whole property inside and out Inspect the refrigerator Clear perishable rubbish in rooms Open windows What else (please explain briefly)

D8) What was the next wrapping up task you did?

D9) In which area did you begin first?		Kitchen Living room Dining Room Main Bedroom Other Bedrooms Bathroom TV/ Entertainment room Outside living area Garden Balconies Shed Other (please name)

D10) Did the deceased person have pets?		Yes No

D11) What happened to the pets?		New homes were found for them They were put down They were taken to the pound The Will identified where they were to go N/A Other (please explain briefly)

D12) Did the deceased person identify the pets in their Will making financial provision for them?		Yes No N/A

D13) If other family members or friends were also appointed to wrap up with you, did they actively & productively participate throughout the entire process?		Yes No (add more detail if you want to)

D14) If not, why not?		Emotional reasons Lack of time Conflict Other (please explain briefly)

D15) Did you seek out special spots in the deceased persons home carefully flicking through all books, looking in all pokey places to locate money or other special items or treasures stored in "funny places'?		Yes No

D16) If no, are you sorry you didn't?		Yes No

D17) Did you find any treasures or money (cheques, cash, money orders)?		Yes No Family Treasures Other

D18) Did you find any odd or peculiar items (to you)? (eg funny photos, strange underwear, books, biscuits in strange places etc) describe briefly

D19) Did you place any items at a Recycle Shop for sale?		Yes No

D20) Did you offer any of the decease person's items to charity?		Yes No

D21) Were you told some items would not be accepted by charities?		Yes No

D22) What were these items? (categories only ie underwear, mattresses) (Note: Each State has different rules/laws re this issue)

D23) What did you do with these items not accepted by charity?		Threw them out Gave them away Kept them for myself Other

D24) Did you have to put any good items in the garbage/trash because of this?		Yes No

D25) Was it time consuming sorting out the items for charity?		Yes No

D26) Did the deceased person use the computer regularly?		Yes No

D27) On starting their computer did you know their initial password?		Yes No

D28) Did you have any concerns downloading their emails?		Yes No (if yes, why)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Since mature people are now more socially active later in life, it is not uncommon for them to date be it via social clubs, aged care facilities or other avenues such as dating websites. Because of this the following questions broadly relate to the use of the internet.

D29) Did the deceased person use internet dating web sites?		Yes No Don't know (if yes, how did you find out)

D30) Did this cause you any concern?		Yes No (if yes, describe briefly)

D31) Did you know the deceased person's computer passwords to access these dating sites?		Yes No N/A

D32) If you didn't know these passwords, did it cause you any difficulties or upsets?		Yes No N/A (if yes, briefly describe those problems or upsets)

D33) Are you aware that if a profile is not removed or cancelled from an internet dating site it will remain on the site until such time as it is removed?		Yes No N/A

D34) If you know or suspect they did have a profile on a dating site, have you removed their profile from these sites?		Yes No N/A Don't Know How To

D35) If you answered yes to the above question, was it difficult for you to get the profile removed from the site?		Yes No N/A

D36) If so. can you explain why?

D37) Did you have to deal with any bank(s) of the deceased person while you were wrapping up?		Yes No

D38) Why did you have to do this? (please explain briefly)

D39) Did you need to handle any correspondence?		Yes No

D40) Did you send out letters or telephone businesses to notify them about the deceased? if so to whom?		Suppliers Post office Newsagent Butcher Health professionals Library Meals on Wheels Blue Nurses Other (please list all you can recall) (comma after each please)

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"Wrapping It Up"
Website Research Questionnaire