PLAN AHEAD
Why Should I Plan Ahead?
Most people don’t daydream about planning their own funeral. It’s not exactly a “treat yourself” activity. But doing it now means your family won’t be stuck later trying to decode your wishes like it’s a scavenger hunt you forgot to write clues for.
We’ll walk you through the decisions, explain what actually matters, and help you put everything in writing. No pressure, no awkward sales pitch, and no dramatic music. Just a simple way to make sure your family isn’t left guessing — or arguing — about things you could settle in one calm conversation.
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Benefits of Preplanning
Lets Your Wishes Be Known
Nothing stirs up family opinions quite like planning a funeral. One person wants one thing, someone else wants the complete opposite, and suddenly everyone’s acting like they’re negotiating a hostage situation. Planning ahead cuts all of that off before it starts.
When you make your choices in advance, your family doesn’t have to guess, debate, or interpret your “would’ve wanted” like it’s a group project. You’re simply telling them, “Here’s what I want, here’s how to handle it, and please don’t turn this into a committee meeting.”
It’s one of the easiest ways to keep the peace — and make sure everything gets handled the way you intended.
Peace of Mind
Once you’ve made your plans, our staff will follow them exactly the way you laid them out. No guesswork, no “I think they would’ve wanted…” debates, and definitely no family committee meetings at the worst possible time.
And the best part? When the time comes, all those uncomfortable decisions are already handled. Your family gets to focus on being together instead of trying to make thirty choices they never wanted to make in the first place. Preplanning doesn’t fix everything, but it does take a whole pile of stress off the table
Flexible Funding Options
One of the perks of preplanning is that you actually get options when it comes to paying for everything. You can set up a preneed policy, use an existing life insurance policy, or choose another payment method — all while you’re still here to make the decisions instead of leaving your family to play financial hot potato.
Because here’s the truth: at the time of death, the bill is due. There’s no “I’ll get you next Friday” tab. Handling the funding ahead of time keeps your family from scrambling, guessing, or having that awkward group text about who’s covering what. It’s one more way to take stress off the table when they’ll already have enough going on.
Relieves The Burden From Family
When someone dies, families get hit with more than 150 decisions in the first day or two. One hundred and fifty. Nobody is at their best for that kind of pop quiz, especially while grieving and running on zero sleep.
Preplanning wipes most of that off the table. Instead of your family trying to guess what you “might have wanted” and turning it into a group project nobody signed up for, the answers are already there. Clear, simple, done.
It’s not about being morbid — it’s about sparing your loved ones from stress, confusion, and the world’s worst decision marathon at the worst possible time.
Common Questions about Preplanning
What steps are involved in prearranging a funeral?
The first step would be to write down your wishes. Indicate if you would prefer burial or cremation. Write down your ideas for the service you would like, cemetery choice, etc. If you've made those choices, or even if you're unsure, schedule a time to meet with one of our funeral directors who can explain the different service options, merchandise choices, as well as the different ways to pay for the funeral.
What information do I need to prearrange a funeral?
You'll need basic information about yourself or the person you are planning for, such as date of birth, marital status, parent's full names, etc. Besides the biological information, you'll need to choose burial or cremation, what type of service you'd like, what cemetery to use, etc. Our caring staff will help you with this process.
Do I have to pay in advance?
Preplanning is merely making your wishes known; however, most families who do this also choose to pre-fund their funeral. Doing so will relieve the financial burden on your family and offer peace of mind to you.
