Author: Sytsema Funeral Home

You want to preplan your funeral, but there’s more to it than you thought — you’re not alone! At Sytsema, we get that a lot. In fact, the majority of people we help are unsure where to even start, which is exactly why we’re here. We take the time to thoroughly go over everything in detail and stay with you through the planning process every step of the way. We want to ensure you feel confident with your decisions and will do whatever it takes so that you’re happy with the plan you put in place. With that in mind, here’s a heads up to avoid the most common mistakes people tend to make when making pre-arrangements:

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You don’t have to be a procrastinator to put off making your own funeral arrangements — the truth is, it’s not something at the top of anyone’s to-do list! However, preplanning your funeral is smart, considerate to those you love, and a great way to reduce stress, as well as inevitable costs. Even still, we know it’s not easy to muster up the motivation to get it done, so here are some helpful tips to move preplanning your funeral to the top of your to-do’s:

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Getting your funeral plans in order allows you and your loved ones peace of mind, knowing you have taken care of details and made your wishes known. Many times, however, there are more details than you realized, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Not to worry — that’s why we’re here! With this list of things to consider when preplanning, you can rest assured you’ve covered all your bases:

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Should you prepay for your funeral when you pre-plan it? If you’re like most people, you probably haven’t given much thought to the costs associated with a funeral and likely haven’t put aside thousands of dollars specifically for the occasion.On the other hand, neither have your family members!

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Let’s face it, no one wants to think about their own mortality. The fact is, most people feel uncomfortable enough just talking about death, much less planning for it!

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