Things to Consider While Pre Planning a Funeral and Saying Goodbye
A large part of pre planning a funeral is knowing that in essence it is also saying goodbye. Funerals can be planned in a couple different ways. One way is that you plan your own funeral when it is well off in the future. You are of sound mind…...
5 Reasons People Don’t Pre Plan their Funerals
Pre planning a funeral probably is not on many peoples’ list of favorite things to do. That makes it easier to avoid doing it all together. There are so many reasons people do not pre plan. Today I will talk about some of the reasons, dare I say ‘excuses’ that…...
Can I Pre Plan My Own Funeral?
Can I pre plan my own funeral? How can you plan something that will occur after your death? Have you ever thought about what it would look like for those who are grieving you at your funeral? Then you must also have thought about what you would like it to…...
Why Choose Prearrangement?
It is important to recognize that death often places unexpected burdens on survivors. Making all the arrangements – for the funeral or cremation, cemetery, the casket, the pastor, the flowers, and on and on – all while they’re trying to come to grips with their loss, is a lot to…...
What is Preplanning
One of the most common remarks that a funeral director hears is, “If they had only told us what they wanted”. Many families never discuss their final wishes because it is a difficult subject. Preplanning allows you to record your wishes for your final resting place and the type of…...
The Ultimate Goodbye Party- Funeral Preplanning
Getting Started: PrePlanning the Funeral you Desire Are you still at home? Just checking. As time passes during the “safer at home” initiative there are so many things that we could, should or would get done. Really, though preplanning end of life decisions is a no-brainer. Start small if…...
Getting the Pre Planning Process Started
Where to start with end-of-life Pre-planning Do you like the idea of having your end of life decisions pre-planned but do not know where to start? Some things sound like a great idea but the hardest thing to do can be taking the first step. I don’t know about you,…...
Pre Planning Funerals
Failure to Pre Plan is (pre) planning to fail. In last week’s blog I talked about problems caused when we don’t pre-plan for end-of-life. Feel free to jump back and read that post to get all the info. I will do a quick recap and then we will look…...
End-of-Life Pre-Planning During Unpredictable Times
Life is Unpredictable. Pre-Planning for “End of Life” Creates Security. What will happen when you die? Will the survivors know what you want for your funeral? Think about it. If you died today would you leave your loved ones with a puzzle to put together that has missing pieces.…...
Funerals During a Pandemic
Funerals During a Pandemic The global pandemic has the world sailing in uncharted waters. Social distancing has become the buzz phrase of the moment. In order to slow the spread of the “coronavirus” unprecedented action is being taken. As we speak we are living in what will someday be…...