Why Pre-Plan Funeral ServicesWhy Pre Plan

No one likes to think about death, let alone plan for it. In many families, discussing one's mortality is an extremely uncomfortable topic. But it is a topic that should be discussed and planned for well in advance of your death.

 By pre-planning your funeral, you relieve your family of having to make important emotional and financial decisions during a period of great stress and grief - a time when people aren't thinking very clearly and may not know what to do because you never made your wishes known.

 It's easy to say, "Don't make a fuss. I don't want a ceremony. Just bury me and be done with it." But it is important to realize that the ritual of the Funeral, the Visitation and Viewing, and/or Memorial Service isn't for the deceased but for the living. It is a time when friends and family can gather together to grieve openly and to provide support for one another.

 Pre-planning your funeral can be very informal, and as simple as jotting down your preferences and sharing your wishes with a family member. More formal arrangements in the form of a state approved, preneed contract can be set up with us and the contract can be structured to help you qualify for government assistance. Payment plans are available so that everyone can gain the advantage of funding their arrangements.

 Pre-planning, when done properly, can give you and your family peace of mind because everyone will know that your arrangements were given with careful consideration.

 By pre-planning your funeral, you can:


  • Make all the arrangements during a time at your convenience...and not leave them to your family during their time of grief;
  • Make your wishes known;
  • Control the cost of your funeral by setting aside funds to protect it from price inflation;
  • Ensure that personal records are organized and easy for your survivors to locate;
  • Protect your life insurance so that it provides for your survivors and is not used for funeral expenses
  • Provide your family financial and emotional protection in case the need arises before it is expected;

You can begin the Planning Process Online (click here); this form can be printed for your records and/or emailed to us for ours.

This website also has a section dedicated for Advanced Planning that you may find helpful.