BackGuidance From The National Funeral Directors Association
Article submitted by Matt Davis, Funeral Director/Preneed Counselor with Larkin Mortuaries and Cemeteries. He may be reached at 801-369-8866.
Thinking about your own funeral leaves most people feeling a little uneasy, but more adults are finding that planning their own service offers great emotional and even financial security for them and their families. With preplanning, families find comfort in knowing that the funeral reflects what their loved one wanted. It also gives them peace of mind to not have to make important decisions at a stressful time.
When considering prearranging, you should contact funeral homes in your community. A funeral director can walk you through the prearrangement process.
Once you've made your prearrangements, keep a copy of your plan and any pertinent paperwork in a safe place. Also, inform a close friend or relative what arrangements you have made and where the information may be found.
If you choose, there are several ways to prepay for your funeral that can offer you financial benefits. If you feel prepaying is wise for you, then be sure to go over all available options with your funeral director. Remember, like with any contract, ask any and all questions you may have regarding your preneed plan before you sign an agreement.
Reprinted with the permission of the National Funeral Directors Association, July 2008.