With respect to preparing one's own obituary in advance the following quote came to mind:
"In journalism, we recognize a kind of hierarchy of fame among the famous. We measure it in two ways: by the length of an obituary and by how far in advance it is prepared. Presidents, former presidents, and certain heads of state are at the top of the chain."
- Walter Cronkite Quotes
American - Journalist November 4, 1916 - July 17, 2009
