Helping My Family To Heal

Posted on: 26 July 2023

Nobody likes to think about their mortality. Consequently, it shouldn't come as much of a surprise that many people find the idea of pre-arranging their own funeral to be a bit morbid. However, there are some notable benefits that come with putting your discomfort to the side and choosing to utilize a pre-arranged funeral plan. 

The Financial Benefits Of Pre-Arranging Your Own Funeral

There are a few financial benefits that come with choosing to pre-arrange your own funeral services. First, you will find that most funeral homes offer a discount on pre-arranged funeral plans. This means that you and your family will spend less to cover your final expenses. Second, pre-arranging your funeral services will provide you with the ability to pay for these services over time rather than needing to pay the bill in full all at once. Finally, paying for your funeral services while you are still alive means that more of your estate can be used to provide financial support for the loved ones that you leave behind rather than being used to pay for your funeral. 

The Emotional Benefits Of Pre-Arrangng Your Own Funeral

Planning a funeral service while you are grieving can be emotionally difficult. Unfortunately, this is a task that grieving families are often unable to avoid. Choosing to pre-arrange your own funeral service allows you to give your family the gift of avoiding this task. Pre-arranging your own funeral services also allows you to give your family the gift of avoiding difficult decisions such as whether to bury or cremate your remains. This is a very powerful gift that you can leave behind for your loved ones. 

The Legal Benefits Of Pre-Arranging Your Own Funeral

When family members are left to make decisions regarding your funeral services, there simply is no guarantee that they will be aware of your final wishes or that they will choose to honor these final wishes. Pre-arranging your funeral services allows you to make important decisions for yourself rather than leaving family members guessing at what you would have wanted. More importantly, pre-arranging your funeral services will ensure that there is a legally binding contract in place to ensure that your wishes are honored at the time of your death. This can be especially beneficial for individuals who may have strong feelings about burial or cremation. This can also be very beneficial for people with strong religious convictions who want to make sure their funeral services honor their religious values.

For more information, contact a funeral home to make funeral pre-arrangement plans today.