What are the benefits of Pre planning my funeral?

It’s the greatest gift you could ever give to your family. They just won’t know until the day they need it.Many families we serve are comforted by the knowledge that their loved ones will be spared the hardship and stress of making decisions on their behalf at such a difficult and sensitive time.Death is an inevitable part of life, and funeral planning can be a daunting task. However, pre-planning your funeral can provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones. It can also help to save money and reduce stress during an already difficult time.

Your Family Can Attend To Their Grief & Healing

Pre-planning gives your family once less item to worry about in one of the toughest moments. Most people prepare for the worst, not for the best. Pre-planning ensures your family will be ready to handle the event with ease. The funeral director will be able to pre-arrange everything from the service to the burial, helping you to avoid any unnecessary stress and anxiety.

Protect Yourself and Your Family from Rising Funeral Costs

Pre-planning allows you to take advantage of lower costs and gain peace of mind. Many funeral homes and other establishments offer significant discounts when pre-planning. Preparing for your funeral ahead of time will save you money as certain things, such as the urn, cemetery plot, and funeral flowers may cost you thousands of dollars as prices raise over time. It is safer to lock in the price sooner rather than later. If there is a potential threat to the economy and prices rise, funeral costs may increase as well. Many people believe prices will skyrocket after an economic recession.

As a synopsis, here are our 10 reason to pre-plan for your funeral. 

  1. You have peace-of-mind now knowing that your wishes will be followed through.

  2. Your costs are locked in. The expenses for your funeral cannot increase.

  3. After your death, no one can make any decisions you wouldn't want.

  4. Your survivors will never have to worry about doing the wrong thing when finalizing your funeral arrangements.

  5. During what may be an emotionally difficult time for your family immediately after your death, pre-planning avoids potential misunderstanding or indecision about your funeral arrangements among family members.

  6. No mistakes and no oversights. Everything will be done your way.

  7. You can make complex decisions ahead of time when you have the time to think things through.

  8. Funeral pre-planning can include pre-payment. The cost can be paid in full upfront, or an affordable payment plan can be created, and in both case locks in today's cost. This will save your family money and avoid any financial burdens.

  9. You are guaranteed to get what you want.

  10. Get it done and then relax.

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