Where does the term death heirloom binder come from?

Lola Zen Project, Inc. created it for its Death Heirloom Binder Ceremony.

What goes in a death heirloom binder?

Practical info and personal stories go together in one binder.

Is it the same as a will or advance directive?

No, it's an organizing tool that can hold copies of these documents.

No, it's designed to grow over time.

Who should know where the binder is?

At least one trusted person should know its location.

What personal information belongs in a legacy binder?

Full legal name, residence, birth date and place, family names and addresses, where vital certificates are kept, work, education and military records, and a contact list.

What financial and legal information belongs in a legacy binder?

Income sources, accounts, insurance, debts and due dates, and where the signed will, deed, titles, tax return and safe deposit key are kept.

What health care documents belong in a legacy binder?

Copies of a living will, a durable power of attorney for health care, any medical orders such as a DNR or Indiana POST form, prescriptions and insurance details.

What end-of-life wishes belong in a legacy binder?

Burial or cremation, the kind of service and traditions you want, your organ donation decision, and any funeral home price lists you collected.

What is the story layer of a legacy binder?

Heirloom stories, family history, photographs, traditions, recipes, letters and memories, the list Lola Zen Project, Inc.'s workshop builds the binder around.

Should passwords and Social Security numbers go in a legacy binder?

Not in full, in a binder anyone can open. Keep them in a safe or password manager, and have the binder say where they are and who can reach them.

Lola Zen Project
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At The Lola Zen Project, learning is more than listening. It's about exploring, experimenting, creating, and connecting with others.

Our interactive workshops bring together science, technology, culture, creativity, practical skills, and fascinating ideas through hands-on activities and shared experiences.

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Whether you're discovering a new interest, trying something hands-on, or sharing what you know, there's always something new to explore.

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Death, Heirloom & Legacy Binder

A Life & Legacy Workshop

If someone opened a box of your belongings 50 years from now, would they know the stories behind them?

This hands-on workshop helps you start building a binder that combines practical end-of-life planning with the personal pieces of your life you want remembered.

Document important wishes and information alongside heirlooms, photographs, recipes, family traditions, stories, letters, and lessons you want to pass forward.

Build your binder around:
end-of-life wishes • important information • heirloom stories • family history • photographs • traditions • recipes • letters • memories

You won't finish your legacy in one workshop and that's the point. Your binder is designed to grow with you and eventually help tell your story when you can't tell it yourself.

Get organized. Tell the stories. Leave fewer questions behind.

***Educational workshop only; not legal, medical, or financial advice.

Symbol Lab

Book A Reading with Liz

Symbols Lab is about curiosity, patterns, and learning together. If you'd like to explore your own patterns more personally, Liz also offers private readings by appointment.

✨ Astrology Birth Chart Reading
Explore the planets, signs, houses, and patterns within your natal chart.

🔮 Tarot Reading
Explore a question, situation, or life transition through the symbolism of tarot.

✨ Private Group Readings
A two-hour reading experience for private gatherings and groups.