Benefits of Planning

Funeral plans will be a consideration for us all at some point in time. And, although planning one’s own funeral in advance may be uncomfortable, it offers advantages.

It doesn’t take a fatalistic person to recognize the value in planning their funeral in advance. In fact, millions of people choose to pre-arrange their funeral every year.
After all, funeral arrangements will be a consideration for us all at some point in time and there are advantages to making them in advance.

Puts you in control and ensures your wishes will be known.
Survivors may not know your wishes — or may assume they do know your wishes. For example, they may not know if you prefer cremation; how much you’d want them to spend on arrangements; or whom you would want them to invite to the service. Planning ahead puts you in control by allowing you to make informed choices regarding your funeral and cemetery arrangements.
Provides social, psychological and emotional benefits to your loved ones at a difficult time.
Not only does it simplify the funeral process for your survivors, it also eases the stress of deciding what you would have wanted.
Allows you to set aside funds and relieve your family of a financial burden.
Since it is difficult to predict what your family’s financial situation will be at the time of your death, pre-funding ensures that an amount you consider appropriate will be earmarked for the funeral.
Provides the peace of mind of knowing that “your affairs are in order.”
You’ll be comforted by the assurance that your family and friends will be relieved of the burden of making funeral arrangements when you die. And you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that they will appreciate your concern for their well-being.