Funeral pre-arrangement allows you to ease future stress for your family, as it takes care of all the important decision making in end-of-life planning. Many people choose to pre-arrange their funerals so that their loved ones can focus on grieving after their passing rather than worrying about every detail of the planning process.
There are two types of funeral plans, preneed and at-need (sometimes referred to as immediate need). At-need funeral plans are made by the family members after a death has occurred. It can be a difficult experience for the family because emotions are high, time is short, and their grief needs to be managed. Not only that, but the imminent financial concerns can add to the stress of everything.
Preneed funeral plans are much less stressful and more advantageous. Rather than rushing to complete arrangements, you can think about what you want your service to include and talk about the options with your family. Making funeral arrangements in advance also offers several benefits which we’ve outlined below.
We've had the privilege of assisting many families with their funeral pre-arrangement . During the time we've spent with them, we've learned more about the reasons behind their decision to take funeral pre-planning seriously. Below are some of the things we've heard from families regarding why they chose to pre-plan their funerals.
These are just a few of the comments we've heard during funeral pre-arrangements. Chances are pretty good that some of these statements are true for you as well.
This website features Pre-Arrange Online, a step-by-step interactive form that can be used to record your end-of-life plan and send the completed form to our staff for safekeeping. You'll be asked to create an account with a username and password so you can login at any time to complete or change the plan.
Many people are more comfortable making these decisions with funeral professionals. If you would like us to help, call us or send us an email using the Contact Us form.
Visit our pre-planning checklist page for tips on planning ahead.
So, you’re ready to start funeral preplanning, but you have questions about what you receive when the arrangements are finished. Once the contract has been signed, the funeral director will provide you with a written statement that outlines the goods and services you have purchased (along with pricing for each). You will also receive a copy of the preneed contract discussing the terms and conditions, this includes:
If you're ready to begin
funeral pre-planning , the first can be taken in the privacy of your own home by using our
online funeral pre-planning tool . Or, if you'd rather have guidance from one of our funeral pre-planning specialists, call us at
203-426-2751 .