People tell stories to keep memories alive, to help pass on the the values of their lost loved ones, and to share special things they’ve learned from their lives. Sharing stories and memories is important at funeral services because it helps to paint a picture of life with your loved one, grow your connection with family, friends, and guests, and support and guide each other along in this time of grief and healing.
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We understand funeral services can be expensive, but with the right planning and preparation, they don’t have to be more than you can afford. Our staff is here to help guide you along the process to creating an experience that represents your loved one well and fits within your budget. It’s possible to create a service that is simple, beautiful, and pays a wonderful tribute to the one you love. Depending upon the type of funeral, burial service, and details you’d like, costs can be kept to a minimum and still accommodate the plans you have in mind.
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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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