Pre-Planning
Taking the time to arrange your funeral now leaves one less thing your loved ones will need to worry about once you’ve passed. We are here to help you every step of the way.
While people spend months planning events like weddings and trips, few think about the one event that is certain to happen: their funeral.
While most people do not want to think about their own mortality, the time to pre-plan your funeral is now. The primary advantage of pre-arranging your funeral is to relieve the burden on your loved ones in an emotional time, and to ensure your funeral is carried out according to your wishes, eliminating the task of second-guessing what you would have wanted. Pre-planning and pre-paying your funeral is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give to your family.
Our family guide walks you through it, step by step, at your own pace. Use it to record your wishes, learn about your options, and share them with your family.
Between 70 and 75 decisions are made within the first 24–48 hours of death. It’s difficult to think rationally while making so many decisions within days of losing someone. Pre-planning gives yourself, family, and friends peace of mind.
It’s easy. Anyone can do it, and you can change your mind at any time.
Pre-paying for your funeral reduces stress and financial burden on your loved ones after your passing. We can co-ordinate a payment plan that suits your needs. Options include a single payment plan, to monthly bank account withdrawals. By pre-paying your funeral, you ease the financial impact on your family. Pre-payment also protects you and your family from inflation, and the growth is non-taxable. Depending on your region, if your funeral costs less than the amount you have put aside, those funds will be refunded back to your beneficiaries. For more information on what is applicable in your region, simply speak to your funeral director.
Each year thousands of people decide to pre-plan and pre-pay for their funeral. These plans are designed to be flexible and to accommodate the many changes that often occur in people’s lives.
We have cremation packages designed for simple, affordable cremations. Our dedicated staff members are here to provide support, compassion, and information to help you through your journey of grief and the celebration of your loved one’s life.
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We have burial packages to help you celebrate, honor, and remember the life of your loved one. Whether traditional or unique, our professional staff is ready to serve in your time of need.
Learn MoreStart your funeral arrangement planning online, at your own pace, with the location closest to you.
Have the Talk of a Lifetime, from Remembering A Life, encourages families to have conversations about what matters most in life and how they want to be remembered. Their free workbook and checklist can help you begin.
Remembering A Life: 800-228-6332
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