Hong Kong's the first end-of-life service platform focused on serving the gender and sexual minorities
Advance planning
tailor-made service
Death is unavoidable and unpredictable. However, we can always plan and prepare for our death in advance to make sure we can face it with dignity and autonomy.
The LGBTQIA+ community in Hong Kong often faces unnecessary difficulties and obstacles due to social and systemic discrimination, especially under the current legal framework, and this continues even after death.
As the first end-of-life service platform focused on serving the gender and sexual minorities, Alongside is committed to promoting ‘lifelong autonomy’. Everyone’s wishes, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, should be respected in every stage of life.
Life-long Autonomy
The foundation of modern civilization lies in individual autonomy, where the law and societal structures emphasize the importance of personal will and the respect for individual wishes. For the LGBTQIA+ community, the fight has been about honoring the uniqueness of every individual, particularly in matters of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Yet, when it comes to life and death matters within the LGBTQIA+ community, several external factors such as the current legal framework, issues of discrimination, social norms, and family dynamics often hinder the respect and realization of personal wishes. This is especially true in situations of death or loss of mental capacity. Therefore, it is crucial to have more effective systems in place to ensure that individual wishes are honored in aspects like property management and distribution, medical decision-making, and funeral planning.
We believe that the right to personal autonomy is universal, irrespective of one’s financial status. To this end, we connect with professionals in various fields to offer the LGBTQIA+ community and their families non-discriminatory and comprehensive one-stop services. Our approach encompasses transparent and competitive pricing, enabling us to faithfully execute the principle of personal autonomy for every LGBTQIA+ individual.
Financial Autonomy
Wills
By creating a will, you can ensure that your estate is distributed according to your wishes, safeguarding the people you care about. Additionally, appointing a trusted individual as the executor of your will can guarantee that your personal funeral preferences are respected and carried out.
Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA)
Establishing an enduring power of attorney allows you to designate a trusted person (the Attorney) to manage your financial affairs in situations where you might lose mental capacity, such as during a coma following a traffic accident or an illness that impairs your ability to make decisions. This includes responsibilities like supporting parents, handling medical bills, making mortgage payments, or covering pet care costs.
Medical Autonomy
Advance Medical Directive
By setting up an advance medical directive, you can document your healthcare preferences in scenarios like irreversible comas, vegetative states, or terminal illnesses. This ensures that your wishes are known and respected by a trusted person, allowing you to maintain dignity in life’s final journey.
Funeral Autonomy
In collaboration with funeral service providers who are LGBTQIA+ friendly, we offer a range of services including pre-death funeral planning, assistance with home passings, and personal belongings management.
Alongside works in tandem with the executors to ensure these plans are carried out according to your wishes.
Lifelong Autonomy,
from beginning to end.
Questions?
We are eager to hear from you and provide any assistance you may need. We look forward to connecting with you soon!