Dealing with the passing of a loved one is not only a time of mourning and grief, but unfortunately, it can also be a time of decision making. Pre-planning your funeral home and cemetery services can save your loved ones from having to make choices while they’re bereaved.
Traditional Burial vs. Cremation:
One major conversation to start with is whether you would like traditional burial services or if your final arrangements are ultimately for cremation. Take the time to speak with your local funeral home so that you can understand all the options available to you.
Gathering Important Documents:
When you pre-plan, you can provide your funeral home all the necessary information they will need at the time of your passing: Social Security, birth certificate information and veteran’s records are a great place to start. Having this information ahead of time alleviates the stress of your family needing to gather this data at the time of passing. Your funeral home of choice will keep your information on file in a secure location.
Pre-planning and Pre-paying:
Pre-planning makes your wishes known; however, many families also decide to pre-pay for their funeral and cemetery selections as well. This locks in today’s prices and alleviates a future financial burden on your loved ones.
Taking any of these steps will not only help your loved ones, but it will also provide you with peace of mind knowing that your final wishes will be honored.
Courtesy of Ponte Vedra Valley, “A Family Owned and Operated Funeral Home with On-site Cremation Center and Cemetery.”
