Many people do not like to talk about pre-planning their own funeral but it is a conversation you should have with a trusted funeral home. A Boston funeral home can help you to make all your final arrangements without making it feel uncomfortable. There are some very clear benefits to pre-planning your Boston funeral that may help you to move forward and make the call.
Families and Grief
Even the best families can run into trouble when grief is involved. A recent study among funeral directors and staff members said that about 65% of all families that come through their doors, bicker, squabble and worse over a parent’s arrangements. It is a highly charged time for families with many emotions flowing. Being left to make funeral arrangements for a loved one can be a situation that can cause irreparable damage in relationships. One of the best reasons to pre-plan your final arrangements is so that family members are not left to deal with the task of making these decisions.
Other Benefits
Loved one’s mean well but they do not always follow the decedents final wishes. There are many reasons why a family member will make their own decisions about your final arrangements. Some reasons that final wishes are not honored include:
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Differing religious beliefs
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Miscommunication
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Family differences
If you want to be sure that your final wishes are honored there is no better way than to make the arrangements yourself. A trusted funeral home will carry out your wishes.
Peace of Mind
Pre-planning is an easy way to have peace of mind knowing that your final arrangements are taken care of, it is one less thing to worry about. Don’t burden your family with these decisions call Mackinnon Funeral Home, Inc. and talk to a staff member about pre-planning options.
