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We all like to hope that death will make an exception in our case. But we know it won’t be so. Sooner or later, we each will leave this life, whether we are ready or not.
This is why many people take the time to prepare a will, giving great consideration to what they’ll pass on to their loved ones. Unfortunately, they often give little thought to how they’ll pass on. Or, they forget that wills are typically opened after the funeral, much too late for final preferences and instructions. So, without a preplanned arrangement, their final wishes often are not carried out.
Preplanning is simply one of the most thoughtful gifts you can leave your family to help them cope with their loss. In addition to assuring that your final wishes are known and respected, it also:
• Relieves the burden of making painful decisions during a time of great stress and sorrow.
• Eliminates emotional overspending from grief or guilt.
• Protects your family financially by providing funds to meet funeral expenses.
With a little help from our caring staff, putting together a pre-arranged plan is simple. From choosing a casket, vault and headstone to planning the service, we can help you make careful, appropriate selections. We can also help you cover all the small details, like wording the epitaph, choosing service music or favorite Scriptures and selecting pallbearers.
Most importantly, we can help you plan for covering the expenses at today’s prices, regardless of inflation. Several affordable, flexible options are available to fit any budget. And, if your plans change or if you relocate, your pre-funded policy will be accepted at funeral homes nationwide.
Reasons to Preplan
Talking about a funeral is never an easy task, but planning your funeral in advance can help relieve the stress on the people you love most. Listed below are five questions that are most commonly asked by people considering their own funeral.
Five Questions You Should Ask Yourself?
1. If my death occurred tomorrow, my funeral would be arranged by?
a. My spouse
b. My son or daughter
c. More than one of my children
d. A good friend or neighbor
e. One or both of my parents
f. I’m not sure
2. If my death occurred tomorrow, the money needed to pay for my funeral would come from?
a. My life insurance
b. My savings
c. My children’s savings
d. A good friend or neighbor
e. A bank loan taken out by my spouse
f. I’m not sure
3. If my death occurred tomorrow, I would want to include?
a. A copper or bronze casket
b. A hardwood casket
c. A steel casket
d. Cremation with a memorial service
e. My favorite pastor, priest or rabbi
f. Visitation for friends and relatives
g. I’m not sure
4. If my death occurred tomorrow, I would expect my funeral to cost?
a. Under 1,500
b. $500 – $2,500
c. $2,500 – $3,500
d. $3,500 –$7,500
e. Over $7,500
f. No Idea
5. If my death ocurred tomorrow, what would I regret most regarding my final arrangements would be?
a. The emotional burden it would place on my survivors
b. No one would know what I wanted for myself or for my loved-ones
c. The financial strain it would place on my survivors
d. The possibility of emotional overspending
e. The potential for disagreements and conflict among my survivors over what to do
f. That I had not taken care of it myself ahead of time.
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