Arranging funeral services in advance has become one of the most popular financial education tools worldwide in recent decades. Planning for how our loved ones or we will depart this life may seem insensitive. However, it is a necessary conversation that can allow us to grow closer to our loved ones.
Funeral arrangements can become complex and costly if made at the last minute, especially if topics such as 'Do you prefer cremation or burial? Where would you like to be buried? Would you like your ashes to be scattered somewhere? Would you like a religious ceremony at your funeral, or would you prefer only the immediate family attend? How would you dress for the day?' were never discussed.
All of these questions are part of planning a meaningful funeral service. At the end of the day, preparing a funeral service in advance is the perfect way to pay respect and honor the person we are saying goodbye to. Keeping their life according to their wishes and preferences is the best way.
This section will help you make decisions for the future by explaining what is involved in pre-planned funeral arrangements and the rewards of funeral pre-planning.
There are almost more benefits to setting up your own funeral preparations than we can count. Here are just a few: