PEACE FOR THE FUTURE
Why We Pre-Plan
Pre-planning is one of the most important ways you can protect your family both emotionally and financially. When a loved one passes, and there has been no planning or preparation, the family is faced with many decisions to make in a short period of time (within 24-48 Hours). Making choices ahead of time can help spare your loved ones from having to make difficult decisions during one of the most stressful times in their lives.
Why is it Important to Pre-Plan a Funeral?
Pre-planning your funeral is an important and thoughtful decision that provides numerous benefits for both you and your loved ones. Firstly, it allows you to express your final wishes and preferences, ensuring that your funeral or memorial service aligns with your values and desires. By doing so, you relieve your family of the burden of making difficult decisions during a time of grief and uncertainty, sparing them the stress of guessing your preferences. Additionally, pre-planning can also help ease the financial aspects of your passing, as you can make financial arrangements in advance, potentially protecting your family from unexpected financial strain. Overall, pre-planning is a meaningful way to ensure that your legacy is honored with the dignity and respect it deserves while providing peace of mind to both you and your family during a challenging time.
Peace of Mind. For a more secure tomorrow.
Choosing to preplan your funeral is a decision that brings a profound sense of peace, both for you and your loved ones. It's like a heartfelt gift you give yourself and your family. By taking the time to express your final wishes in advance, you spare your family from the weight of making difficult decisions during a challenging period. What's more, preplanning allows you to lock in today's prices for future funeral expenses, ensuring financial stability for your loved ones. In essence, it's a considerate, responsible choice that offers genuine peace of mind and brings comfort to both you and your family.
Preplanning is an act of love that transcends time. It ensures that your unique life story is celebrated in a way that truly reflects your values and desires. It's a chance to leave a lasting legacy of thoughtfulness and care, knowing that you've made a challenging time a little bit easier for those you love. So, preplanning your funeral is not just about preparing for the future; it's about embracing the present and creating a sense of comfort and security for the journey ahead.
THE BENEFITS OF
Planning for the Future
When you choose to preplan your memorial arrangements, you ensure a memorial exactly as you envision it. The people most affected by a loss are your loved ones. By planning ahead, you create an intentional plan to help them heal at a time that they will need it the most.
Ease the burden for your loved ones
Control costs by locking in today’s price
Secure peace of mind
Ease any financial concerns
Clearly state your wishes
Pre-Plan Essentials
Choose the Type of Service You Want
Pre-planning your funeral service is a thoughtful way to ease the emotional and logistical burden on your loved ones. It ensures your final wishes are clearly understood and carried out, sparing your family from having to make difficult decisions during an already challenging time.
- Choose what funeral home and director you would like to use to handle your service.
- Decide what type of service you want (traditional, cremation, donation, etc…).
- If you choose a traditional service with burial, decide where you want to be buried.
- Meet with the funeral director and look at your options for caskets and urns.
- If you decide you want to be buried, choose clothing options.
- Look at options for a location to hold your service (funeral home, religious facility, sentimental building, graveside).
- What type of flowers do you want? Do you want flowers, or would you rather donations be given to a particular charity or a charity of one’s choice?
- Who will be a part of your service? You should decide on pallbearers and even ask them personally. You should also decide who you would like to officiate or participate in your service.
- Choose which songs you would like played at your service.
- Write an obituary or make notes about information you would like to be included in your obituary.
Choose Who You Want To Be In Charge
Your loved ones are willing to carry out your final wishes, they simply need direction to know what steps to take.
- Make sure someone, preferably your executor, has a copy of the will.
- Give a family member or chosen friend a list of important account information that will need to be contacted and handled following your death. Also make sure someone knows your final wishes for your desired service.
- Designate someone to be your power of attorney.
- Have someone prepared to cancel basic utility services and subscriptions.
Choose To Pay In Advance
Planning your funeral service ahead of time can provide financial peace of mind for both you and your loved ones. By covering expenses in advance, you help relieve your family of that financial responsibility during a difficult time. Whenever possible, consider pre-paying for:
- Cemetery services, burial plot
- All funeral arrangements including casket, urn, flowers, transportation and specialized services
HERE TO HELP
Our specialists are prepared to help you and your family to best honor and remember your loved ones that have passed away, and plan ahead for the future.
