Everyone knows the benefits of planning ahead for a wedding, a 50th anniversary or large birthday party, indeed, they wouldn’t think of doing it at the last minute. However, few people are as worried about pre-planning their funeral, the ultimate celebration of their life. To be sure, there are a number of advantages to funeral Pre-planning in Forest Hill; so many, in fact, the number of individuals undertaking this service is on the rise.
EASES BURDENS ON SURVIVING FAMILY
If you don’t leave details on your burial desires, how will your family know what to do when the time comes? Time is of the essence, and they may have no idea if you prefer to have a military funeral or just a simple cremation. They may not know that you hate the idea of a closed casket or that you prefer to have a simple, low-cost casket. Confusion results in family dissent when they have no plan to follow. By leaving a clear and detailed list of your preferences, your family will be able to follow your instructions to the “t”.
ASSUME FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FUNERAL YOURSELF
By planning ahead with a counselor familiar with all the ins and outs, you can complete all the payments before they become a financial burden on the family. Even if you plan on bequeathing ample funds to your family, it’s unlikely they’ll be able to access them in time for the funeral. Instead, you can purchase funeral insurance or trusts as responsible financial planning choices ahead of time. Many people consider this the final gift they’re able to provide for their family.
A MEANINGFUL CELEBRATION ON YOUR TERMS
A funeral is the ultimate life celebration, therefore, wouldn’t it be nice to know all of your preferences were reflected? Pre-planning in Forest Hill informs your family of the songs you’d prefer, who should sing them, what funeral home to use as well as whether you prefer cremation or burial. Choose your own tombstone epitaph or pictures to be displayed at the visitation. However you want it, whatever you prefer, it can be done, if you leave instructions ahead of time.
Taking care of your final arrangements is a thoughtful, and caring gesture to make to your family, allowing you to go out on your own terms. Speak with someone at Evans Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services today to plan your final party.
