Final Arrangements

Planning and arranging a funeral for a loved one after they have passed away can be agonizing. While your loved ones are grieving, the last thing that you want to burden them with is the painstaking planning of your memorial service. Memorial services should be thoughtful, specific, and well-planned to properly celebrate your life. By communicating your preferences, such as whether you’d like to be buried or cremated and what kind of ceremonies you envision, you can spare your loved ones the pain of making these decisions at a difficult time.

Many family members and friends also find that an open discussion is a great relief—especially if death is likely to occur soon. Planning these details in advance and conducting wise comparison shopping can also provide financial savings. For many people, after buying a home and car,expenses related to end-of-life goods and services rank among the most costly. Without some direction, your survivors might choose the most expensive goods and services available, to assuage their own feelings of grief or obligation or perhaps due to pressure from funeral industry providers. The most effective way to prevent this is by documenting your preferences in advance,ensuring that your wishes are respected and providing financial relief for your loved ones during a challenging time.