I am perplexed at the unusual problems and struggles that having no family brings. I have worries about issues that I shouldn't be worried about if I had one close family member who was still in my life.

I am worried that my death will bring funeral expenses upon my friends. I am worried about getting all the arrangements done and saving up for my funeral when I most probably have 30 more years to live. I am so responsible that I am worried about not leaving any burdens on anyone who is close to me. I have been obsessed with this for some time now. Death is just a part of life. I am not afraid of dying. I am afraid of the anguish my friends will have in trying to settle my estate. All I can think of is the stress that they will feel not knowing what to do. I am not feeling sorry for myself as this is a practical thing that has to be dealt with. I have a Will and an executor who is a friend. Right now I do not have enough money saved up to cover my funeral expenses and this is bothering the heck out of me. I have no property to sell and I have debt.

Does anyone else out there also have no family who they can depend on for issues like this?