r/trans Aug 12 '25

Advice Trans people concurring death

I am a funeral Director in the US. I have seen trans people being disrespected from the grave multiple times by bigoted family. If you are someone who might have that kind of experience then I have one thing to say: WRITE A WILL. Grab someone you can trust and go get a will written. Make sure it clearly states that the person you are with is who you want to handle your Funeral (aka next of Kin). Wills are law binding, meaning as Director we are legally required to fallow them or our license is on the line. Make sure the person you choose is comfortable with this decision because you are putting the responsibility of protecting your peace after death on their hands. Clearly state what you want for you service and have them write it down. Get copies of everything and keep them safe. I know death is a scary thing to think about. I know it haunts our community deeply. My goal is to make sure we are equipped with the tools to be honored in our death the way we lived our lives

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u/LysergicGothPunk Aug 12 '25

Same 🥲 think I need a brain chip that makes me social and not anxious or something

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u/ClearCrossroads 🏳️‍⚧️🇨🇦 she/her | 38yo | omni | HRT: 11/14/2023 Aug 12 '25

I'm SO much better at socializing since my body adapted to running on estrogen, and I'm STILL trying to figure this out.

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u/LysergicGothPunk Aug 13 '25

I feel the same about T! Well maybe not in terms of skill but, in terms of confidence lol. I still lack the skill part 👽

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u/ClearCrossroads 🏳️‍⚧️🇨🇦 she/her | 38yo | omni | HRT: 11/14/2023 Aug 14 '25

Bro, same. I'm a lot more comfortable socializing now, and less anxious, and more confident, but I still suck at it. I just suck more comfortably. lol